Morning Report

New Zealand's move to tighten defence ties with the United States has caused alarm in some quarters - with fears the global superpower wields too much influence.

A defence analyst even warns the… Read more Audio

The country's lead agency supporting victims of crime and trauma is refusing to release a report into claims of workplace bullying, bad training and taking too long to help people.

Victim Support - a… Read more Audio

The UK is about to kick off a four day weekend of celebrations to mark Queen Elizabeth II's 70th year as monarch.

The 96-year-old Queen has trouble getting around now and recently missed out on… Read more Audio

Australia's foreign minister Penny Wong is heading for her second trip to the Pacific in less than two weeks.

This time she's visiting Tonga and Samoa - countries who've both recently signed deals… Read more Audio

A woman who had her bowel removed while she waited for drugs that may have stopped that happening hopes the Pharmac review will lead to change.

A review into the government drug buying agency has… Read more Audio

The classic Disney movie, the Lion King is getting a te reo Māori remake, which is set to be released in cinemas in June.

Disney's hoping this rendition of the animated classic can spread aroha for… Read more Audio

The meat sector believes the European Union may not be a land of milk and honey when it comes to New Zealand beef and lamb exports.

The sector is concerned at reports of a "poor quality" access offer… Read more Audio

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced plans to freeze gun ownership.

It would not ban handguns, but it would make it illegal to buy or sell them.

The move comes as a group of… Read more Audio