Morning Report

A public acknowledgement of failure by the country's aviation watchdog has astonished some in the sector.

The Civil Aviation Authority's admission follows last week's sentencing of company directors… Read more Audio

Re-entry into the Pike River mine will be attempted on Tuesday. In 20-10 the West Coast coal mine exploded, killing 29 men whose bodies have never been recovered. The incident, investigations that… Read more Audio

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern joins Susie Ferguson for the weekly interview with political leaders. "As someone who's worked here as an MP and as a member of staff it is an environment that absolutely… Read more Audio

A teacher who is continuing to work after his 65th birthday says he feels discriminated against because his employer - the government - no longer pays a contribution to his KiwiSaver. Deputy Prime… Read more Audio

China's government is attempting to play down Google's suspension of co-operation with Huawei, a development that's likely to have major consequences for the Chinese telecommunications firm.

Google… Read more Audio

A South African man who says he and his friends were mocked by Crusaders rugby players at a Cape Town McDonald's, is standing by claims they displayed threatening and homophobic behaviour.

Crusaders… Read more Audio

The All Blacks coach Steve Hansen says he expects the Wallabies to select a similar type of player to Israel Folau at fullback in the upcoming Rugby Championship and World Cup. Audio

Tuesday marks the deadline for government ministers to release their diaries back to the start of the year.

State Services Minister Chris Hipkins says it's part of the drive towards greater… Read more Audio

News from the rural and farming sectors. Audio

Yesterday we reported on the anger in Ōtara at the rise in gun violence in the area.

Last Friday, 23-year-old Faaifo Siaosi was fatally shot, almost a month after another deadly shooting on Darnell… Read more Audio