Morning Report

The National Party says a progress report published on the Government's Road to Zero road safety strategy shows several failings.

The Annual Monitoring Report, sent out by the Ministry of Transport… Read more Audio

Less than half a percent of Hawkes Bay commuters take the bus to work.

Driving's been increasing in the last decade, and that's against national targets to reduce emissions.

So the region wants to… Read more Audio

At least a dozen schools across the country were disrupted yesterday by a series of bomb threats.

Schools from Palmerston North to Alexandra were sent into lockdown after receiving alarming phone… Read more Audio

A record number of women are representing New Zealand at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham which begin on Friday. One of those is track and field athlete, Portia Bing.

Her second Commonwealth… Read more Audio

The Opening Ceremony for the 22nd Commonwealth Games got underway Alexander Stadium in Birmingham on Friday.

RNZ sports reporter Bridget Tunnicliffe spoke to Corin Dann from a Fan Zone at Victoria… Read more Audio

Former Nelson MP Dr Nick Smith has announced he'll be throwing his hat in the ring for the region's mayoralty.

The veteran politician retired from Parliament last June, after an inquiry was launched… Read more Audio

Former US President Donald Trump focused on law and order in his first speech in Washington since leaving office, calling the country a "cesspool of crime".

This comes as his role in the 6… Read more Audio

Overseas travel is back, but a cascade of cancelled flights, missed connections and lost luggage has taken the shine off for many.

How widespread are the problems - and is there anything the savvy… Read more Audio