Morning Report

Reigning New Zealand rally champion Hayden Paddon's dream return to the World Rally Championship turned into a nightmare when he and co-driver John Kennard crashed at high speed during a practice… Read more Audio

One of the hundreds of protesters at Ihumātao says there should be more Māori land occupations.

Bob Rolleston is a kaumātua from Matakana Island in the Bay of Plenty.

He joined the protest in South… Read more Audio

Snow has started to fall in parts of the South Island, with falls predicted to become heavy during the morning.

Some areas in South Canterbury, Mackenzie Country and Central Otago have snow and ice… Read more Audio

Warriors hooker Issac Luke will miss three NRL games after failing to have his dangerous throw charge downgraded at the judiciary last night. Audio

Australia is set to tighten visa rules and that could lead to more New Zealanders being deported, The Christchurch Call to Action is backed at a Five Eyes summit overnight, 180 victims and families of… Read more Audio

The feminist lobby group Speak Up For Women wants the government to step in over the "disadvantaging of women and girls" in sport.

They're seeking public support for the move to restrict who can… Read more Audio

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is to launch the biggest advertising campaign since the Second World War to get the UK ready for a no-deal Brexit.

The government will spend the equivalent of… Read more Audio

The chairman of the Northland Regional Council Bill Shepherd is defending his role in the decision not to regulate against genetic engineering.

Mr Shepherd used his casting vote last week to defeat… Read more Audio

Less than three weeks since the agony of the Cricket World Cup final, the Black Caps head for Sri Lanka on Friday for two test matches and three T20 internationals.

The tests will be New Zealand's… Read more Audio

An eight-year-old boy has died after he was pushed in front of an oncoming train at Frankfurt's main station and run over.

The boy's mother was also pushed but was able to save herself - she is… Read more Audio