Morning Report

The government is being accused of failing Māori and Pasifika queer people by not involving them directly in the development of new law.

Justice Minister Kris Faafoi has committed to passing… Read more Audio

Researchers from Victoria University have brought us one step closer to more accurately forecasting when large earthquakes could occur.

Using data from the 2016 Kaikoura earthquake, they have been… Read more Audio

Plastic clips used in freezing works are being found washed up on beaches around the country.

The oesophagus clips stop the contents of an animal's stomach from spilling out during processing, but… Read more Audio

The government has poured cold water on the call for an inquiry into the Valentine's Day Covid-19 outbreak.

The National Party wants a full investigation - it's says we're a year into the pandemic… Read more Audio

The Silver Ferns coach Dame Noeline Taurua says her players will enjoy yesterday's Constellation Cup victory over Australia, but their programmes are already being plotted for the upcoming ANZ… Read more Audio

A 97-year-old woman is among those who fear they will be deported from New Zealand to countries ravaged by coronavirus.

Others are in their 70s and 80s and say they face a life of fear and isolation… Read more Audio

South Island exporters have breathed a sigh of relief after news more empty shipping containers will be making their way down to southern ports.

Next weekend the international shipping firm Maersk… Read more Audio

The Chinese Foreign Minister has hit back at allegations of ethnic genocide against the Uighur people in Xinjiang province, calling the claims 'ridiculously absurd'.

At the annual news conference on… Read more Audio

A severe earthquake near the Kermadec Islands sparked tsunami alerts around the Pacific and left thousands of New Zealanders fleeing to higher ground on Friday.

It took five hours for that the… Read more Audio

Hours before the netball win, our men's cricketers swept aside Australia at Wellington's Sky Stadium to clinch the T20 series 3-2.

Chasing Australia's 142 for eight, the home side cruised to 143 for… Read more Audio

It was a twin Trans-Tasman triumph for the Silver Ferns and the Black Caps on Sunday, clinching their respective series against Australia with compelling wins.

To add to the occasion there were even… Read more Audio

New Zealand crew working on ships overseas want the government to give them unrestricted access to managed isolation.

They say they're getting stranded unfairly because MIQ hotels don't have rooms… Read more Audio