Morning Report

Several EU member states have raised doubts about a plan to stop oil imports from Russia, put forward by the Commission's president.

The Commission is proposing a complete ban by the end of the year… Read more Audio

Ngāti Kuri is hosting a music festival  on Saturday, May 21, that celebrates the iwi's cracking success in leading a Covid-19 vaccination drive over the summer up in the northernmost points in… Read more Audio

For the first time since the pandemic began, flights are back on for Samoan citizens to return home.

International travellers can also fly in from August.

Samoa correspondent Autagavaia Tipi… Read more Audio

New Zealand Defence Force staff are beginning work in Europe to support Ukraine against the Russian invasion.

A Hercules plane has been involved in transporting military aid from the UK, and… Read more Audio

Schools say Covid-19 case numbers will influence their approach to wearing face masks this term.

Some schools are requiring masks indoors to reduce the spread of Covid-19, while many are simply… Read more Audio

A steam cloud was visible above Mt Ruapehu for about 45 minutes on Tuesday morning, as the volcano continues to show signs of life.

Ruapehu is at Alert Level 2, indicating moderate to heightened… Read more Audio

Health Minister Andrew Little has announced hospital waiting lists will be managed nationally.

He says managing the waiting lists nationally will cut the time people are waiting for operations and… Read more Audio

It's time to talk about time of the month. Pro golfer Lydia Ko made headlines on Monday for talking about how having her period caused back pain, twisting her swing.

Even though about half the… Read more Audio