Morning Report

Those on the front line at Ihumātao are persevering through rain and wind, supported by the generosity of those who can't be there. As the protest nears the end of its third week, reporter Jordan Bond… Read more Audio

Candidate for Auckland mayoralty John Tamihere is facing sceptism over his plan to fix homelessness.

Mr Tamihere wants Aucklanders who see homeless people or beggars to call a hotline 0800 'JACINDA'… Read more Audio

There have been more sightings of penguins near Wellington Railway Station on Sunday night with a pair seen eyeing the sushi stand from across the road on Waterloo Quay.  Read more Audio

In the US, two investigations are underway into the death of multimillionaire financier and accused sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein. He was found dead in his cell in New York yesterday in what… Read more Audio

The Waitangi Tribunal is telling the government to urgently repeal a law preventing prisoners from voting so they can take part in the next election. The Tribunal has released a scathing report… Read more Audio

The All Blacks can thank England for keeping them in top spot in the world rankings after they beat Wales 33-19 at Twickenham. It is the one bright note on what has been a dismal few weeks for the… Read more Audio

A potential tragedy was averted at the weekend when a 20-year-old gunman was tackled by two elderly men after he walked into a mosque in Norway brandishing weapons. Police say a gunman opened fire on… Read more Audio

Auckland authorities are quietly working to add hundreds, if not thousands more CCTV cameras across the city. Auckland Transport says the top priority is improving public safety. But a CCTV specialist… Read more Audio

RNZ reporter Katie Scotcher joins us from Ashby Ave in St Heliers where roofs were lifted by a tornado overnight. Read more Audio

Homes this morning after a tornado hit on Sunday night. Dozens of homes have been damaged with roofs lifted off and debris damaging other houses and cars. A short time ago we spoke to Ashby Avenue… Read more Audio

Residents of Ashby Avenue in St Heliers will be assessing the damage as daylight arrives. A violent tornado ripped through the Auckland suburb last night, lifting roofs and bringing down trees. Fire… Read more Audio

England have done the All Blacks a favour by beating Wales 33-19 at Twickenham this morning to ensure the New Zealanders climb back to above Wales to top of the World rankings and salvage some pride… Read more Audio