Morning Report

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

Auckland's Council has signed off on the $15 million restoration of the St James Theatre on Queen Street. Owner Steve Bielby spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio

In Central Otago two legs are being pitted against four as runners and horse-riders tackle a on a 40-kilometre course across the Maniototo. Otago/Southland reporter Tess Brunton has more. Audio

Golden Shears is streaming if you can't get to Masterton to see it live. Audio

A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio

A Taranaki man's home renovation has opened up a window into the past dating back more than a century. Taranaki Whanganui reporter Robin Martin has more. Audio

A High Court jury has been played graphic scenes of a 13-year-old stabbing another teenager after a short, but frenzied fight at Dunedin's bus hub last May. Reporter Tess Brunton spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio

The government is introducing legislation on creating a four-year parliamentary term, but it's subject to a referendum and caveated with an intriguing rider. University of Otago law professor Andrew… Read more Audio

Five-years-ago today, New Zealand recorded its first Covid-19 case. First Up producer Mahvash Ikram took a journey back to the 28th of February, 2020. Audio

Super Rugby Aupiki, the professional women's tournament, begins this weekend. Blues player Katelyn Vaha'akolo spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

Te Pāti Māori is calling for more resources to go toward events like Te Matatini as a way of increasing health and educational benefits for Māori, as well as economic benefits for the whole country… Read more Audio