Morning Report

Empty streets devoid of traffic is just one eerie sign that Afghanistan has changed dramatically in recent weeks.

It's the kind of quiet that is concerning, rather than comforting and it's prompting… Read more Audio

Cabinet Ministers will today consider law changes following Friday's terror attack.

Ahamed Aathill Mohamed Samsudeen was shot dead by police on Friday after stabbing six people inside Countdown… Read more Audio

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

Six beers, six brewers - you get to taste as you listen, and there's even a live music set at the end.

Homegrown virtual beer festival Canapalooza livestreams tomorrow.

Those who signed up have been… Read more Audio

Swedish pop band ABBA has announced its return almost 40 years after splitting up.

They've reunited for a new album, titled "ABBA Voyage" and plan to hold a series of concerts fronted by their… Read more Audio

Former Prime Minister Helen Clark is calling on people to pressure their local MP about Afghanistan.

As well as the dramatic return to power by the Taliban, the country faces severe food shortages… Read more Audio

"Whatever it takes", except, well, no, not really.

Ashburton has turned its back on its famed slogan and has now given up on finding a better one.

At its meeting held via Zoom on Wednesday, the… Read more Audio

A Wellington sound engineer has turned the current Covid-19 lockdown to his advantage in an unusual way.

Andrew Dalziel was disappointed after the last lockdown, last year.

He hadn't taken advantage… Read more Audio