Morning Report

Forecasters are predicting a warm winter with temperatures expected to be above average across the country. MetService meteorologist John Law spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

Three-times champion Novak Djokovic roared into the French Open quarter-finals with a straight sets win over Britain's Cameron Norrie to join Rafael Nadal as the second man to win 100 matches at the… Read more Audio

In today's episode, Parents who repeatedly refuse to send their children to school are more likely to be prosecuted as the government cracks down on truancy, Christchurch-based musician Amelia Murray… Read more Audio

It's Friday so we cross the ditch to Canberra to talk to our correspondent Kerry-Anne Walsh. Audio

Listen to our weekly political panel. Audio

Opponents of the controversial Ruataniwha Dam in Central Hawke's Bay have staged a surprise protest outside a meeting in Waipukurau, to show their opposition to the the region's electricity… Read more Audio

A freshwater ecologist is slamming proposed changes to freshwater regulations. Freshwater ecologist Dr Mike Joy spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

Oklahoma City will have made the NBA finals again. Audio

A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio

The 45th National Scrabble Championship is hitting Hamilton, and it's not just local talent taking part. Scrabble legend and reigning champion Howard Warner spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

Timaru has taken out the title of New Zealand's Best Tasting Tap Water. Timaru's Mayor Nigel Bowen spoke to Paddy Gower. Audio

A primary school principal in Whangarei had earlier called for exactly this - in 2019 Horahora primary's Pat Newman called for more prosecutions for parents who deliberately fail to send their kids to… Read more Audio