Morning Report

An abuse survivors group is questioning the timing and reason the inquiry into abuse in care has extendeded its investigation into wider faith-based abuse.

The Royal Commission has now added the… Read more Audio

Widespread problems within the culture and management of the Black Ferns rugby team - including body shaming, ghosting and favouritism - have been revealed in a scathing independent review.

The… Read more Audio

Storm-damaged Tairāwhiti and Hawke's Bay are bracing for the onslaught of more heavy rain tonight.
    
Former cyclone Fili is bearing down on the east coast of the North Island just three weeks… Read more Audio

In Ukraine, efforts are being stepped up to prepare for a renewed Russian offensive, as Mosow re-directs its military offensive to the East of the country.

President Volodymr Zelensky says Russia is… Read more Audio

New Zealand is sending 50 defence force personnel to Europe tomorrow to help distribute donated military aid for Ukraine.

The Commander Joint Forces, Rear Admiral Jim Gilmour, told Corin Dann the… Read more Audio

In a marked shift in Aotearoa's contribution to the Ukraine, New Zealand is sending a Hercules and 50 soldiers to Europe to help distribute military aid.

It's being described as the country's biggest… Read more Audio

Police are promising a powerful presence in downtown Auckland as they move to crack down on what some say is runaway crime in the central city.

Business owners and residents say criminals have been… Read more Audio

The inquiry into abuse in care has extended the scope of what it called its Anglican investigation to include other Protestant churches.

The Royal Commission says it will now include the Methodist… Read more Audio

The government has announced it's making exceptions to immigration rules to allow more than 1500 experienced primary sector workers to come to New Zealand.

The jobs will be in the dairy industry… Read more Audio