Morning Report

More heavy rain and potentially large hail is likely for western and northern regions, and strong squally wind gusts could also hit 130 kilometres per hour as a slow-moving winter storm hits much of… Read more Audio

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has hailed her visit to Sydney as a "reset" of a trans-Tasman relationship which had soured in recent years - primarily over Australia's intractible stance on its 501… Read more Audio

A New Plymouth drag performer says a torrent of abuse directed at a Rainbow Storytime event at the Puke Ariki Library in the city has left her dismayed.

Sunita Torrance and Daniel Lockett perform as… Read more Audio

Flooding in Porirua is threatening homes and has closed roads.

At least three homes in the city flooded yesterday, and that number could rise today.

Porirua mayor Anita Baker spoke to Corin Dann. Read more Audio

The State foster care system will be the focus of the Royal Commission into Abuse in Care hearings this week.

Five hundred people have come forward to the inquiry saying they were abused while in… Read more Audio

A bipartisan group of US senators have agreed on a proposal for very limited gun safety legislation.

They've announced a gun safety framework including support for state "red flag" laws, tougher… Read more Audio

Wild weather has thrashed the country over the weekend, leaving floods, tornadoes, hail and damage in it's path.

There is nowhere to hide from it with 38 weather warnings and watches across the motu.