Morning Report

Police have confirmed they have landed a helicopter on Whakaari/White Island and the recovery mission is moving forward.

RNZ reporter Ben Strang is at the airport.

He speaks to Kim Hill. Read more Audio

A brief update on the movements in the financial sector. Read more Audio

Of the 47 people on White Island when it erupted on Monday, 38 were passengers on the cruise ship Ovation of the Seas.

Several are among those confirmed dead.

Another 28 are being treated at… Read more Audio

A group of Whakatane charter fishmen anxiously waiting for eight bodies to be recovered from Whakaari-White Island were talked out of trying to take matters into their own hands.

They were warned by… Read more Audio

Helicopter pilot and owner of Kahu NZ, Mark Law, was one of the pilots who rescued people after the eruption.

He has been involved in planning the recovery mission, sharing what he knows about the… Read more Audio

The operation to recover eight bodies on Whakaari/White Island is underway.

Moments after speaking to Kim Hill RNZ reporter Ben Strang noticed more people arriving at the airport and a helicopter… Read more Audio

A recovery mission is underway on Whakaari/White Island.

RNZ reporter Robin Martin is at the White Island Tours office.

He speaks to Corin Dann. Read more Audio

The operation to recover eight bodies on Whakaari/White Island is underway.

There has been an increase of activity in the airport.

RNZ reporter Ben Strang is at the airport. Read more Audio

The Black Caps seamer Neil Wagner says the team is gutted for fast bowler Lochie Ferguson, who had his test debut cruelly cut short by injury. Read more Audio

Pilot alcohol and drug treatment courts in Auckland and Waitakere are now permanent, and a third will open next year in Hamilton.

Waikato Alcohol and Drug Community Support Trust director Stephen… Read more Audio

The government is being urged to cede power to Māori so they can find their own solutions to improve the criminal justice system.

Two reports were published yesterday, one by the Safe and Effective… Read more Audio

Victims of the Whakaari/White Island explosion have been flown by specialist air ambulance services around the country and to Australia.

The New Zealand Air Ambulance Service has played a key role in… Read more Audio