Morning Report

The New Zealand cyclist George Bennett has had surgery in a bid to finally end a long-suffering condition that has held back his career. Read more Audio

Inside the National Party's Botany selection meeting , Luxon wins Botany spot, New Zealand finally secures upgraded free trade deal with China, Chris Hipkins discusses trade deal with China. Audio

A dozen bottles of the finest wines were launched into space at the weekend - destined for the International Space Station.

No, it's not for the astronauts - rather it's an experiment to find out… Read more Audio

Jenny Salesa is the Minister for Ethnic Communities and is of Tongan heritage.

Hon Jenny Salesa is New Zealand's first Tongan born, Tongan speaking Member of Parliament and the first Tongan born… Read more Audio

Tonga has secured its place at the top level of international rugby league by beating the world champion Australians 16 -2 on Saturday.

In front of a crowd of more than 25,000 singing fans at… Read more Audio

A long-running Malaysian postal scam that's milked millions of dollars out of New Zealanders has reappeared in the country.

The scam involves fake companies sending fake scratch-card lotteries which… Read more Audio

A decline in the number of experienced airplane and helicopter pilot trainers is raising safety fears in the airline industry about the loss of their skills.

Aviation sector leaders say growth in the… Read more Audio

A brief update on the movements in the financial sector Audio

Three young women have been charged with the aggravated robbery of a 90-year-old woman in Levin on Saturday afternoon.

The victim remains in a serious condition following the attack in her home, and… Read more Audio

New Zealand's population will reach five million in 2020 Over the next few weeks, RNZ is exploring what this means for the country on rnz.co.nz and on air.

We'll look at how immigration is increasing… Read more Audio

Olivia Newton-John's iconic outfit from Grease - the black leather jacket and skin-tight trousers - have sold for over $400,000 at an auction.

That's more than twice the price it was expected to go… Read more Audio

When South Africa won its first Rugby World Cup, the country has only just ended the apartheid system.

When the Springboks, cheered on by Nelson Mandela, won their second title in 2007, a teenage… Read more Audio