Morning Report

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

The America's Cup has has had mixed results.  Read more Audio

The Black Caps' bulldozing cricket form this summer has continued, having wrapped up their T-20 series against Pakistan with a game to spare.

The hosts won game two in Hamilton by nine wickets last… Read more Audio

US President Donald Trump is denying he plans to introduce martial law in the United States, after multiple news organizations reported there was a "screaming match" at the White House over the issue… Read more Audio

Controversy continues to dog how hospitals get permission to operate on patients.

The guidelines have now been strengthened - a little bit - but women's health advocates say they are still too weak.

The Wellington Phoenix's A-League football season opener is in serious doubt as a result of Sydney's coronavirus outbreak. Read more Audio

The votes are in and New Zealand's word of the year is ready to be unveiled.

As it does every year, the website Public Address sought online votes from a long-list of words, many of which came into… Read more Audio

Motorists should expect delays travelling to holiday hotspots with another big year of summer roadworks planned.

More cars than ever will be on the roads because of Covid-19.

Hamish Cardwell has the… Read more Audio

The Labour Party campaigned on keeping the aluminium smelter at Tiwai Point open for another three to five years.

But as Christmas approaches, the smelter's 1000 staff go into the holidays uncertain… Read more Audio

An internal stoush at the drug-buying agency Pharmac has blocked funding for a life-extending drug for bowel cancer patients, that's available in 52 other countries.

Meanwhile, patients are going… Read more Audio

News from the business sector, including a market report. Read more Audio

Epidemiologist Dr Michael Baker is calling for increased restrictions on people entering New Zealand, as Covid-19 surges overseas.

London and New South Wales are both facing increasing pressure due… Read more Audio