Morning Report

Seven regions across the country shattered median house price records in the last month of 2021.

The median price nationally has reached $905,000 - that's an annual increase of 21.5 percent.

But… Read more Audio

Waikato's contender for the world's largest potato is heading to Scotland for a DNA test to prove it is, in fact, a real spud.

The monster 7.9 kilogram potato named Doug the Spud was unearthed by the… Read more Audio

In Antarctica, scientists have been collecting samples of supercooled water under the McMurdo ice shelf.

The McMurdo is part of the much larger Ross Ice Shelf, which is thought to be in relatively… Read more Audio

The Kaikōura community is concerned its pāua fishery is being stripped by huge demand from the public.

The fishery reopened in December for a three-month period for the first time since an earthquake… Read more Audio

Despite a record number of consents for new homes being issued last year, builders say construction could still be delayed due to a lack of workers and materials.

There were 48,522 homes consented in… Read more Audio

Soon after Saturday's eruption of Hunga-Tonga-Hunga-Ha'apai, the sky was blocked out and ash began to fall.

Early photos from Tonga show cars, roads and streets blanketed in debris.

Ashfall from… Read more Audio

After a relatively quiet summer, Northlanders are calling for regional financial support to keep businesses open and people employed.

The region remains under the red traffic light, and some don't… Read more Audio

After a relatively quiet summer, Northlanders are calling for regional financial support to keep businesses open and people employed.

The region remains under the red traffic light, and some don't… Read more Audio

A climate scientist says volcanic matter from the Hunga-Tonga-Hunga-Ha'apai eruption could create unusual sunsets, once it's spread around the stratosphere.

It could also have a radiative effect… Read more Audio

The extent of the damage and need in Tonga following the weekend's eruption and tsunami remains unclear, as the Defence Force prepares to send aid to the islands.

With most communication links to the… Read more Audio

The world men's tennis number one Novak Djokovic has arrived back in Serbia, after he was kicked out of Australia on the eve of the Australian Open.

The tournament got underway in Melbourne yesterday… Read more Audio

Former Russell McVeagh partner James Gardner-Hopkins has been suspended for two years for inappropriate sexual behaviour towards several young women.

The investigation into Mr Gardner-Hopkins began… Read more Audio