Morning Report

Scientists have recovered the first significant samples from an asteroid in space.

The Japanese space capsule returned to Earth, landing in Australia after a six year journey.

The rocks could help… Read more Audio

A sporting goods importer thinks the government should send in the army to fix the delays at the Ports of Auckland.

On Sunday a freighter carrying 1300 containers was diverted to Northport near… Read more Audio

In their first test in nine months, the Black Caps have sealed victory over the West Indies in Hamilton.

The victory margin was the largest by New Zealand over West Indies, surpassing the innings and… Read more Audio

A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Read more Audio

It's finally going to feel more like summer - MetService is forecasting a scorching week ahead.

The Hawke's Bay, Canterbury and Northland are in for the hottest days, with temperatures forecast to… Read more Audio

Five sunscreens have failed to meet their SPF label claims in the latest round of testing by Consumer New Zealand.

Out of the ten products tested, just half met their SPF claim.

New Zealand has one… Read more Audio

The Human Rights commission will embark on an inquiry into the pay gap between Pasifika people and the rest of New Zealand.

Pacific workers are, on the whole, New Zealand's lowest-paid workers and… Read more Audio

They showed up expecting $100,000 falling from the sky - and they got fake money "vouchers" instead.

The PR stunt by The Safety Warehouse on Saturday left people fuming about the company's apparent… Read more Audio

Families of people who died in the Whakaari/White Island eruption say it has been a battle to get grief counselling following the tragedy.

The government is promising to roll out greater mental… Read more Audio

Mexican Sergio Perez, in his penultimate race for the Racing Point team and without a drive for next season, took the first win of his Formula One career in an extraordinary Sakhir Grand Prix. Read more Audio

Christmas trees, clothing, toys and garden supplies - people are spending up, while stocks start to dwindle.

Retailers say Christmas shoppers are out in force, with many opting to get their… Read more Audio