Morning Report

An RNZ time capsule has been unearthed by Parliament's security services who were initially worried the silver cylinder might be a bomb. Ben Strang has been taking a look through the precious loot. Audio

Legislation to allow roadside drug testing has passed its third and final reading in Parliament. AA safety spokesperson Dylan Thomsen spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

Train commuters stranded as signal failure suspends Wellington trains. Reporter Phil Pennington spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

It looks increasingly likely the Red Bull Formula One career of Liam Lawson could be over before it's even really started. Motorsport expert Bob McMurray spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

Train services to and from Wellington Station are currently suspended because of a mass signal failure. Reporter Krystal Gibbens spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

An investigation has found a fishing boat which ran aground on Canterbury's Banks Peninsula in 2023 when it turned towards land and nobody was in the wheelhouse to stop it. Audio

The government is hailing an end to a "soft on crime era" as it limits the ability of judges to give offenders less time in prison. Political reporter Anneke Smith has more. Audio

The Parole Board has ordered the immediate release of hunger striker Dean Wickliffe from prison. Lawyer Sam Vincent spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

The journalist who was accidentally added to a group-chat discussing US plans to bomb Yemen has released a series of unredacted text messages he was sent in the Signal thread. Washington D.C… Read more Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio

An economist says property values are rising in over half of New Zealand suburbs as market conditions improve, but more listings and a subdued economy will prevent a major boom. CoreLogic chief… Read more Audio