Morning Report

A stern but caring mentor, a lion, a taniwha and a keen golfer - those are just a few of the words mourners used to describe Dame Iritana Tawhiwhirangi at her tangi at Gisborne's Te Poho-o-Rawiri… Read more Audio

When National's Maori Development Minister stood to speak at Waitangi on Wednesday - he was met with protest. Normally, speaking on the paepae on behalf of the party would be the role of the Prime… Read more Audio

Joe Schmidt will end his tenure as Wallabies coach after the Rugby Championship, dashing Australia's hopes that the New Zealander would stay on for the 2027 World Cup. Audio

It would be hard to imagine the famous Coast to Coast adventure race without Elina Ussher on the start line. The four time Longest Day winner will be lining up on Kumara Beach early tomorrow morning… Read more Audio

Some residents on Auckland's Waiheke Island are worried 'digital nomads' could invade their island paradise under the Government's new rules. One advocate says the island is already facing a housing… Read more Audio

A massive blaze yesterday gutted the historic 110-year-old Roxburgh Town Hall, home to one of the world's longest-operating cinemas. Roxburgh community leader, Sally Feinerman, spoke with Corin Dann. Audio

Does Donald Trump's presidency mean it's 'time-up" for the world's most powerful and far reaching spy group, Five Eyes? New Zealand needs to start asking that question, say experts, since it is the… Read more Audio

The Trump administration is scrambling to downplay comments made by the President about his intention for the US to "take over" the Gaza Strip. Despite the walk back, Donald Trump has doubled down on… Read more Audio

Funeral directors are warning of an alarming increase in funeral livestream scams on social media platforms. The scams circulated for funerals of high profile people, such as late Green Party MP Efeso… Read more Audio

A significant strain is being placed on the New Zealand - Cook Islands relationship, over concerns about the Island nation's transparency as an agreement with China draws near. Cook Islands Prime… Read more Audio

In Auckland there are major delays after two fatal crashes on Auckland's South and South Western motorways.. Reporter Finn Blackwell spoke with Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

Waitangi National Trust chairperson Pita Tipene spoke with Ingrid Hipkiss, Audio