Morning Report

President Donald Trump has vehemently denied he asked Ukraine to investigate his political rival Joe Biden in exchange for a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.

The star witness in… Read more Audio

Former Prime Minister Jim Bolger says one way to avoid skulduggery over political donations is to do away with them.

The National Party remains under a Serious Fraud Office investigation into claims… Read more Audio

The Black Caps skipper Kane Williamson says they're not trying to simply mirror England - but rather beat them. Read more Audio

Summer's fast approaching and for the second year in a row, a study's found many sunscreens do not offer the protection the label suggests.

Consumer New Zealand has been testing sunscreens and once… Read more Audio

A Black Power life member and community advocate says police misread the situation in Hawke's Bay.

Armed police officers have been patrolling the streets since a spate of clashes between the Mongrel… Read more Audio

Warning: This report contains details and adult themes that won't be appropriate for all listeners.

The jury in the trial of the man accused of murdering Grace Millane will hear closing addresses… Read more Audio

US Ambassador to the EU Gordon Sondland has told an impeachment inquiry President Donald Trump directed pressure on Ukraine to investigate Joe Biden.

Mr Sondland has also implicated US Secretary of… Read more Audio

With the spotlight on a burgeoning donations scandal surrounding New Zealand First, the laws governing such fundraising are coming under fresh scrutiny.

The Electoral Commission is looking into a… Read more Audio

Prince Andrew has announced he is to step back from public life.

Duke of York said in a statement he is stepping back from royal duties for the "foreseeable future" due to the Jeffrey Epstein… Read more Audio

Growing furore over the New Zealand First Foundation has led to calls for changes to electoral law.

RNZ political editor Jane Patterson speaks to Kim Hill. Read more Audio

A woman molested as a five-year-old girl by a high-profile Catholic theologian is outraged at a church leader justifying his abuse.

A Catholic leader is accused of telling a woman who was attacked… Read more Audio

The Black Caps coach Gary Stead there's no guarantee fast bowler Lockie Ferguson will make his Test debut in Hamilton - after missing out on the 11 for the first Test against England starting today in… Read more Audio