Morning Report

A Christchurch City councillor says it's unlikely the work to build Christchurch's new stadium will stop, despite a significant cost blowout.

The council has revealed costs could increase by up to… Read more Audio

A Black Caps legend will be plotting the team's downfall when the first cricket test against England starts in London tonight.

Longtime New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum has taken over as coach of… Read more Audio

In the US state of Virginia, a jury has found actor Johnny Depp was defamed by his former wife Amber Heard when she said she was the victim of domestic abuse.

The jury found Amber Heard's claim was… Read more Audio

Teachers are in an impossible situation in terms of the risk of their getting Covid-19 at work, says employment law specialist, Jennifer Mills.

She says all they can do is wear a mask and manage as… Read more Audio

Some teachers are feeling angry and unsafe as Covid-19 spreads among their classrooms.

They've got in touch to share their experiences following our story about high rates of Covid among school… Read more Audio

New Zealand's move to tighten defence ties with the United States has caused alarm in some quarters - with fears the global superpower wields too much influence.

A defence analyst even warns the… Read more Audio

The country's lead agency supporting victims of crime and trauma is refusing to release a report into claims of workplace bullying, bad training and taking too long to help people.

Victim Support - a… Read more Audio

The UK is about to kick off a four day weekend of celebrations to mark Queen Elizabeth II's 70th year as monarch.

The 96-year-old Queen has trouble getting around now and recently missed out on… Read more Audio

Australia's foreign minister Penny Wong is heading for her second trip to the Pacific in less than two weeks.

This time she's visiting Tonga and Samoa - countries who've both recently signed deals… Read more Audio