Morning Report

Thousands of attempts by high-risk drunk drivers to get behind the steering wheel have been stopped thanks to a palm-sized device.

The Automobile Association said alcohol interlocks in the cars of… Read more Audio

A review of firefighting at a big south Auckland warehouse blaze says asbestos floated up to 1km away.

It also shows 22 fire trucks were not decontaminated and may have carried hazardous asbestos… Read more Audio

The Reserve Bank has signalled there are plenty more interest rate rises to come before it thinks inflation will be under control.

The central bank yesterday raised the official cash rate by a… Read more Audio

Yesterday's rise in the official cash rate is being described as a kick in the guts for first home buyers.

After the Reserve Bank hiked its benchmark rate by 0.25 percent, commercial banks moved… Read more Audio

National's leader Judith Collins has demoted Simon Bridges after an accusation he made offensive comments to a National MP who RNZ understands is Jacqui Dean.

The shock news came in a media release… Read more Audio

National MP Simon O'Connor says Judith Collins must resign after late night drama on Wednesday.

Collins released a statement at 9:30pm on Wednesday announcing the demotion of Simon Bridges over… Read more Audio

Covid-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins says the mandatory seven-day self-isolation period for all people arriving in New Zealand from 17 January will be monitored with a 'light touch.'

Hipkins told… Read more Audio

Stranded New Zealanders who are fully vaccinated will be able to return home without staying in managed isolation hotels in the new year, instead isolating at home for seven days.

The country will… Read more Audio

National MPs are in disarray after their leader Judith Collins dropped a late night bombshell, demoting Simon Bridges over an old complaint about lewd comments.

Collins will front to media at 10am on… Read more Audio

With the number of Covid-19 cases steadily rising in the Bay of Plenty, some people are been given caravans and motorhomes to help them self-isolate.

A Covid-19 case is now confirmed as having… Read more Audio