Morning Report

Red Bull's Max Verstappen won the Imola Grand Prix in Italy to end Formula One leader Oscar Piastri's run of three wins in a row for McLaren. Audio

In today's episode, the Auditor General has issued a scathing assessment of Oranga Tamariki's procurement and contracting practices last year, after a day of uncertainty, Ukraine's President Volodymyr… Read more Audio

It's Friday so we cross the ditch to Canberra to talk to our correspondent Kerry-Anne Walsh. Audio

Listen to our weekly political panel. Audio

Lorde has appeared on the cover of Rolling Stone. The Frontpage headline reads Lorde Reborn. New Zealand music journalist living in New York Sarah Gooding spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

The Public Service Minister Judith Collins insisted questions about a person's religion and gender identity be taken out of workforce survey done by independent Public Service Commission. Political… Read more Audio

Auckland FC's journey on the road to making even more football history begins on Saturday night in Melbourne. Felicity Reid has this report. Audio

A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio

The Black Ferns will face off against defending Pacific Four champions Canada this Saturday. Black Fern Georgia Ponsonby spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

An Electricity retailer says if the government acts quickly it could reduce the risk of electricity blackouts next winter. Octopus Energy's chief operating officer Margaret Cooney spoke to Corin Dann.

Dozens of people are protesting outside the electorate office of Education Minister Erica Stanford in Brown's Bay. Reporter Victor Waters spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

The chief executive of the America's Cup defender Team New Zealand, Grant Dalton, announced Naples would host the 2027 event, alongside the Italian Government and Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron… Read more Audio