Morning Report

US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has defended the American strikes on Iran and strongly criticised media coverage of the bombings' impact. Washington DC is correspondent Toni Waterman spoke to… Read more Audio

There's a local state of emergency for the Wairau-Awatere ward with evacuations for around 60 households in the township of Spring Creek, north of Blenheim. Marlborough emergency management controller… Read more Audio

New Black Caps coach Rob Walter has named one uncapped player and recalled a pace bowler for his first assignment in charge. Audio

In today's episode, Minister Tama Potaka is concerned that public funding may have been used for electioneering, after a Whānau Ora Commissioning Agency advertisement encouraging Māori to sign up for… Read more Audio

Auckland DJ duo The Katayanagi Twins will perform at the United Kingdom's Glastonbury Festival this weekend. Rain and China Katayanagi spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

Two more Rotorua motels will stop being contracted for emergency housing from the end of the month, leaving only four remaining. Libby Kirkby-McLeod reports. Audio

A Gisborne pensioner dealt with chronic pain and depression during a year-long wait for surgery for severe sinus inflammation. Lucy Xia reports. Audio

All rugby matches have been cancelled in the Horowhenua-Kāpiti region this weekend, after yet another incident of serious abuse was directed at a referee. Horowhenua-Kāpiti Rugby Union chief executive… Read more Audio

An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio

Market Update for 26 June 2025. Audio

The government has instructed Auckland Council to allow apartments of at least 15 storeys around three key train stations, as the City Rail Link (CRL) nears completion. The Character Coalition… Read more Audio

The man described as the Godfather of Human Rights, American attorney Kenneth Roth, has told RNZ that Israel's actions against the Palestinians are likely to meet the definitions of apartheid… Read more Audio