Morning Report

Rural economies are expected to outperform their urban counterparts in the year ahead, due to the strong demand for agricultural exports.

That's the finding of Westpac Bank's annual regional… Read more Audio

Rugby Australia has reportedly told New Zealand Rugby it is considering abandoning Super Rugby after the 2023 season.

Reports across the Tasman say Rugby Australia chairman Hamish McLennan has told… Read more Audio

The next chapter in one of Super Rugby's most storied rivalries will be written in tomorrow night's 2022 title decider.

The sold-out sign is already up as the high-flying Blues welcome long-time foes… Read more Audio

Tauranga's by-election candidates are split on how to tackle the city's crime.

They're about to go into their final day of campaigning, with law and order a key election issue.

Political reporter… Read more Audio

New Zealand has refused to grant asylum to a human rights lawyer and academic who spoke out about election fixing in Russia.

The woman and her two children fear they are at risk of being killed or… Read more Audio

The Nurses Union says it has been warning severe staff shortages have affected patient safety at hospitals long before a woman died after leaving Middlemore's Emergency Department because of long wait… Read more Audio

Teachers have racked up nearly twice as many sick days as normal, with some schools having already overspent their relief budgets.

Principals say extra government funding for Covid-related sick leave… Read more Audio