Morning Report

On today's episode, the New Zealand military has joined with Australia to monitor three Chinese warships sailing off Australia's east coast, White House National Security Adviser Mike Waltz has told… 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

Tens of thousands of people will be dancing along to Shapeshifter on Friday night at Electric Avenue in Christchurch. Shapeshifter founding member Nick Robinson spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

Health New Zealand is scrambling to fix contracts that gave it no power to check if people have been misusing sensitive health data or not. Phil Pennington spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

Friday night is rugby night. Audio

A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio

New Zealand is partnering with overseas conservation charities to eradicate pests and restore ecosystems on three of our largest islands. DOC director general Penny Nelson spoke to Paddy Gower. Audio

A state-of-the-art German research ship is giving local scientists new insight into the ocean floor, scouting underwater volcanos and coral reefs around the motu. Environment reporter Kate Green… Read more Audio

The Education Ministry says schools are likely to be short more than 1200 teachers this year. Education correspondent John Gerritsen spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

A naval and security expert says three Chinese ships sailing off the east coast of Sydney are likely just 'shadow boxing'. Retired international relations professor and honorary captain in the NZ navy… Read more Audio

Hamilton cafe 'Rocket Coffee' has been named on a list of the World's Top 100 Coffee Shops the only New Zealand cafe to be included. Rocket Coffee co-owner Glen Crompton spoke to Corin Dann. Audio