Morning Report

In the picturesque lakeside town of Queenstown, National MPs are trying to find their inner peace and caucus unity - and a way to beat Labour at the next election.

They've gathered for a two day… Read more Audio

The national average asking price for a home has more than doubled over the past 10 years to more than a million dollars.

There are some signs of a slight cooling, with listings on Realestate.co.nz… Read more Audio

New firearm laws come into effect today, including more stringent vetting for licenses and tougher rules for ammunition sellers.

The Arms Amendment Regulations 2021 is the latest tranche of changes… Read more Audio

A scene guard has been in place overnight on State Highway 8B at the scene where a ute and trailer went into the Clutha River.

The ute is completely submerged in water and plans are being made to… Read more Audio

The number of young offenders has fallen more than 60 percent over a decade.

That means nearly 12,000 fewer 10 to 16 year olds committing crimes compared to 10 years ago, according to the latest… Read more Audio

A meeting of the UN Security Council is underway to discuss the escalating tension between Russia and Ukraine.

Moscow has called the meeting is a "shameful public relations stunt" and continues to… Read more Audio

New Zealanders desperate to return home who feel they've been locked out of the country should have some certainty soon.

Cabinet ministers are expected to discuss their plan for re-opening the… Read more Audio

There will be no repeat of the massive push to get all homeless people off the streets before the coming Omicron outbreak takes hold.

During the first nationwide lockdown in 2020, Government agencies… Read more Audio

An announcement on when the country's borders will reopen is imminent, with Cabinet ministers expected to meet today to finalise the plan.

A staged timeline was outlined last year, which would've… Read more Audio