Morning Report

MPs are debating whether to haul the Russian Ambassador before them for questioning, after he's twice rebuffed their requests.

Such a step would be extraordinary - Parliament has only used its power… Read more Audio

The Prime Minister says expelling the Russian Ambassador remains an option, but it's not the most impactful action New Zealand can take to condemn the Russian invasion.

MPs are debating whether they… Read more Audio

Polls are closing in the first round of the French Presidential Election - and president Emmanuel Macron is facing a strong challenge from the far right.

It's being called one of the closest first… Read more Audio

Some MPs are debating whether to haul in the Russian ambassador to New Zealand, Georgii Zuev, for a parliamentary grilling over the Ukraine invasion. National leader Christopher Luxon has already… Read more Audio

Severe gales and heavy rain are expected in a day or so as Cyclone Fili approaches the North Island.

The storm could first hit Northland and then track across eastern parts of the island, raising… Read more Audio

More than 1200 bodies have been discovered in the Kyiv region since Russian forces withdrew from the area.

Now Ukrainian authorities are investigating 5000 cases of alleged war crimes committed by… Read more Audio

A huge new rail yard on the outskirts of Palmerston North is a step closer to reality, with a panel of commissioners giving it a thumbs up.

Residents living on and near the site are devastated, but… Read more Audio