Morning Report

A resident in Kuaotunu has described a deluge of rain which flooded streets, damaged homes, and left a car floating in its owners' backyard. There was 150 millimetres of rain in the 24 hours to… Read more Audio

A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio

An Auckland woman who has had to rely on ACC-funded taxis twice in the last four years, says drivers are late or don't turn up once they realise ACC is paying them. Drivers say it's because they get… Read more Audio

New Zealanders are backing the Prime Minister's aim to eradicate terrorism online. That's despite National Party leader Simon Bridges saying they don't care. People in Dunedin think eradicating… Read more Audio

A doctor on the frontline of the measles outbreak in South Auckland says they are admitting seriously ill children with pneumonia and dehydration. Kids First Children's Hospital has been treating up… Read more Audio

He mowai koa - a flat white please. It's day two of Te wiki o te reo Maori, and RNZ's Maori news director is in the studio teaching us how to order this programme's favourite drink (read: lifeblood)… Read more Audio

Wellington's mayor Justin Lester has challenged other mayoral candidates to commit to continue paying the living wage to council staff. But two councillors running for his job say the challenge is… Read more Audio

A former international student has complained of cheating and serious student misbehaviour in an automotive course at Whitireia Polytechnic. The Qualifications Authority is considering the student's… Read more Audio

Boris Johnson's new top aide Dominic Cummings is coming under scrutiny from past and present British politicians. Mr Cummings has been labelled the Steve Bannon of England by some and a malevolent… Read more Audio