Morning Report

US President Donald Trump has announced the US is imposing fresh sanctions on Iran amid an escalation in tensions between the two countries.

The sanctions will target the Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali… Read more Audio

New Zealand Netball is expected to spell out its position on Maria Folau's involvement with the Silver Ferns in the wake of the controversy engulfing her husband, rugby star Israel Folau.

Rugby… Read more Audio

The Prime Minister says housing hasn't been an easy area of work, but she doesn't want to see one individual carry the blame for a difficult policy and the government doesn't give up on the ambition.

The government has signalled moves to make the banking system safer for customers, and to make sure executives are held to account.

A bank deposit guarantee scheme will give customers better… Read more Video, Audio

A man has died while riding an e-scooter in Auckland. With the details we're joined by Auckland reporter Gill Bonnett.. Audio

A 25-year-old man has been arrested a man at a house in Napier early this morning after a 12-hour operation by armed police. Police say a woman who was being held hostage is safe. RNZ Hawke's Bay… Read more Audio

The England captain Eoin Morgan won't try and prevent England fans booing Australia pair Steve Smith and David Warner during their Cricket World Cup match at Lord's tonight. Audio

The mother of a boy with special needs says the government's refusal to spend $10 million on a new respite scheme is frustrating.

At the end of 2018 the Ministry of Health was supposed to introduce… Read more Audio

Taxpayers are likely to be covering the cost of greater bank deposit protection, whether it's a bank levy or a government back-stop.

Under government proposals, from next year, New Zealanders will… Read more Audio