Morning Report

Europe is being hit by what's being called a "fourth wave" of the pandemic - despite a successful rollout of vaccines.

Germany recorded last week record-high numbers of infections, close to 40,000… Read more Audio

Waikato District's mayor is frustrated the region wasn't considered for a shift down in Covid-19 alert levels.

The region is currently at Alert Level 3, step 2 with restrictions to be reviewed next… Read more Audio

After nearly three months in lockdown, Auckland business owners are breathing a sigh of relief, sort of.

From 11.59 on Tuesday, Auckland will move to Alert Level 3, step 2 - allowing retail to reopen… Read more Audio

Drinking establishments up and down the West Coast have been forced into crisis management mode over the last week, after beer kegs labelled as "Monteith's Original" have been pouring a mystery pale… Read more Audio

The Black Ferns have suffered a second emphatic loss to England, going down 56-15 in Northampton earlier this morning.

The result comes a week after the New Zealanders were humbled by the team with a… Read more Audio

The Delta outbreak has unleashed a greater willingness to use derogatory and offensive slurs as part of public discourse.

That's the take of one University of Auckland research fellow who says terms… Read more Audio

A former West Coast Mayor fears misinformation about the Covid-19 vaccine is creating a rift in the community.

Vaccinators are pushing to get at least 2000 West Coasters their first jab, for the… Read more Audio

United States police have opened a criminal investigation after eight people died at a music festival in Texas on Friday.

Many were also hurt when the crowd suddenly surged forward. Investigators are… Read more Audio