Morning Report

This Saturday, the Māori tradition of kite-flying will be celebrated at a family kite day in the Auckland suburb of Ōrākei. It's just one of over 100 free events events across Tamaki Makarau in the… Read more Video, Audio

The earthquake that struck Afghanistan on Wednesday is a major setback for an area already facing a major humanitarian crisis. The population is mostly impoverished, and experiencing chronic… Read more Audio

The Ministry of Justice has released a range of options to overhaul New Zealand's 67-year-old adoption law. In a shift in focus away from the interests of parents, the proposed changes put the rights… Read more Audio

A very hairy crab that wears a sponge as a hat has been discovered off the coast of Western Australia.

The new species, Lamarckdromia beagle has been named after Charles Darwin's ship.

Marine… Read more Audio

As Aotearoa prepares to mark its first Matariki long weekend, tourism operators are hoping it's a sign of more prosperity to come.

This year, a new multi-day festival is being launched in the… Read more Audio

The government says greater powers for police to tackle violent crime could be on the cards.

Police Minister Chris Hipkins says he has been studying some of the new laws aimed at gangs in Australia… Read more Audio

The government is pushing ahead with its three waters reforms that will see the management of drinking, waste and storm water moving from 67 local councils to four big body corporates.

It argues… Read more Audio