Morning Report

Some of the protesters forced off parliament's grounds are regrouping in Wellington and say they hope to re-occupy the site, maybe as soon as this weekend.

They're calling on others to join them.

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The global markets are beginning to absorb the effects of the the Russia-Ukraine conflict.

There are no sanctions on Russia's oil exports, but fears of trading restrictions have driven up oil and… Read more Audio

Russian forces are continuing to make significant advances in the south of Ukraine.

Yesterday there were reports the city of Kherson had fallen and now the port city of Mariupol is under sustained… Read more Audio

Friday's planned strike by thousands of Allied Health workers at public hospitals nationwide has been called off.

The PSA pulled the plug on the day-long strike from 6am, and a strike planned for… Read more Audio

Laryssa Talaluyeva was meant to be in Kyiv today, having a belated Christmas with family.

Russia's invasion of Ukraine has destroyed any hopes of that.

She spoke to Corin Dann. Read more Audio

It's still not clear how much the mammoth restoration of Parliament's grounds will cost.

The Prime Minister has been inspecting the damage left in the wake of the violent end to the 23-day… Read more Audio

The cruise ship industry is urging the government to hurry up and reopen the maritime border.

The government has announced a phased reopening of the border but it's focused on air, not sea travel.

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The Professional Firefighters Union is demanding an inquiry into riot police comandeering fire hoses to use on rioters in Parliament grounds on Wednesday.

They say firefighters and their equipment… Read more Audio