Morning Report

The country's big four power companies want to keep coal and gas power stations running longer to boost energy security. Major Electricity Users' Group Executive Director Karen Boyes spoke to Ingrid… Read more Audio

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

Market Update for 13 February 2024 Audio

Hutt Valley mountain biker Erice van Leuven is optimistic about her recovery after surviving the biggest crash of her life. van Leuven spoke to reporter Bill Hickman. Audio

The begonia house in Wellington's Botanic Gardens has been given a second chance. Councillor Iona Pannett spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

A dispute between Israel and Hamas over the release of hostages has pushed the Gaza ceasefire deal closer to collapse. Correspondent Giles Gibson spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

Public health experts say good gun laws require multiple layers of legislation and they want a risk management approach called the "Swiss cheese model". Political reporter Anneke Smith has more. Audio

U.S President Donald Trump says he has spoken with both Russian President Vladimir Putin, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky today in an attempt to start negotiations to end the war. Corin Dan… Read more Audio

Injuries are threatening to derail the Crusaders start to the Super Rugby season with with All Blacks hooker George Bell the latest to be ruled out of tomorrow night's opening game against the… Read more Audio

A climate scientist says Hamilton's recent run of hot days likely beats anything the city has experienced since temperature records began. Climate Change Correspondent Eloise Gibson reports. Audio

Residents and parents in Nelson are shocked at the Government's move to increase the speed limit along a busy stretch of State Highway six in Atawhai, that runs past a primary school. Samantha Gee has… Read more Audio

Two years on from Cyclone Gabrielle, what is the state of the backup power supply at all the cellphone towers that went dark that night? Phil Pennington reports. Audio