Morning Report

Aucklanders still don't know what caused yesterday's intermittent power cuts that has left businesses in the CBD out of pocket.

Lines company Vector is investigating the lunchtime blackout which… Read more Audio

East Coast police say they're concerned at the number of weapons they're finding while investigating gang-related shootings in Ruatoria and Taradale last weekend.

Several people have been arrested… Read more Audio

Government agencies are meeting today to discuss how to ramp up New Zealand's response if the coronavirus crisis continues to worsen.

The Government has triggered its official pandemic plan and set… Read more Audio

The Chinese authorities have cancelled all large scale Lunar New Year celebrations in the capital, Beijing, in an effort to control the spread of a new respiratory virus.

Temple fairs are banned and… Read more Audio

Despite another minor meltdown and a brush with controversy, Nick Kyrgios remains a firm favourite for the local fans as he moved into the third round of the Australian Tennis Open. Read more Audio

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

National leader Simon Bridges has defended his meetings with controversial conservative figures during his trip to the Philippines.

The Opposition leader and three of his MPs have recently returned… Read more Audio

A dry spell is on the way which is expected to see much of the East Coast of both islands swelter in 30C plus heat.

Officials are warning of extreme fire danger for parts of the country and… Read more Audio

News from the rural and farming sector. Audio

A brief update from the business sector. Read more Audio

A child safety campaigner is calling for speed restrictions outside schools to be fast-tracked.

The government has committed to doing this over the next decade, with speed limits as low as 30km/h… Read more Audio

National says the government is doing a "lousy" job with its much vaunted reforms of the welfare system.

Figures released yesterday show the number of people on the benefit is increasing - up five… Read more Audio