Morning Report

We cross the ditch to Canberra to talk to our correspondent Kerry-Anne Walsh. Audio

It's time now for our Friday feature on Morning Report in which we dissect, discuss and analyse the political stories of the week. They might be big issues, they might be small, nothing is off limits… Read more Audio

Severe winter weather has been wreaking havoc on the country's roads this week. But high-vis vests have been out in full force across the motu throughout the winter as teams scramble to clear up after… Read more Audio

Rivers rose rapidly in Taranaki yesterday afternoon and emergency services were bracing for more heavy downfalls overnight. The head of Taranaki Civil Defence Todd Velvin spoke to Corin Dann/Susie… Read more Audio

Business update for 19 August 2022 Audio

Omarama residents are angry because they say they are not getting timely medical care. The nearest ambulance is 30 kilometres away, but the town in South Canterbury's Mackenzie Basin has a group of… Read more Audio

Documents say the country's speed cameras were already a few years old when police put them in - and are now so ineffective they miss catching alot of drivers. The old cameras range from 75 percent to… Read more Audio

Northland Civil Defence is responding to severe flooding caused by heavy rain in the region. Some people have been evacuated and roads are closed or restricted across Northland. Far North residents… Read more Audio

Weather eased on the West coast last night but heavy rain is forecast for tonight through to Saturday afternoon. RNZ's reporter Niva Chittock is in Westport and spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

Many evacuated Nelson residents have no idea when they'll be able to return to their homes with parts of the city damaged by flooding and slips. A state of emergency remains in force. Audio

PGA Tour players - including superstars Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy - met this week to discuss the issues being created by the new Saudi-backed league. Audio

The Black Ferns have just a couple of games before the start of their World Cup title defence in Aotearoa, with the two-test series against Australia their last chance to settle on their top side… Read more Audio