Morning Report

New research has found many beneficiaries don't know they can challenge decisions made by the Ministry of Social Development.

The Beneficiary Advisory Service in Christchurch has looked at the impact… Read more Audio

The National Party's annual conference has exposed further division within the party.

Senior Party member and former speaker Sir David Carter figure quit the board on the spot after he failed in his… Read more Audio

Wild weather has struck across the South Island overnight.

Warwick Lissaman runs a 400 hectare farm inland from Seddon, in the South Island.

He spoke to Corin Dann after a chilly night. Read more Audio

Heavy snow has blanketed parts of inland Canterbury, in particular the major passes.

Susie Ferguson spoke to Hanmer Springs Attractions assistant operations manager Aaron Cormack. Read more Audio

There was no love lost between the Green Party and National Party at their weekend party conferences.

The Greens accused National of despicable and lazy politics, but leader Judith Collins says the… Read more Audio

A heavy snow warning has been in place for Canterbury, Marlborough, Wellington north to Manawatu, Hawke's Bay, Gisborne, Whanganui and Taihape overnight.

A rapidly deepening low moved across central… Read more Audio

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

The Northern Mystics will be trying to secure Auckland's first major domestic netball title in 23 years when they host the Tactix in the ANZ Premiership final on Sunday.

The Mystics have struggled to… Read more Audio