Morning Report

Talks between US President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un have been cut short with no agreement reached on further moves to end North Korea's nuclear programme. After several hours… Read more Audio

There's widespread indignation within Pacific rugby after news of a proposed new 'World League' that would exclude Pacific teams. As part of the 12-team league, Japan and the United States will be in… Read more Audio

Reservations are being raised about World Rugby's proposed new World League. The competition would involve 12 teams, the Six Nations teams, the four Rugby Championship teams, along with Japan and the… Read more Audio

Developers are scrambling to keep the wheels on major construction projects after a debilitating blow to leading builder Arrow International. While some say they can take over the projects themselves… Read more Audio

All Canterbury police will be wearing sidearms from today. The move was triggered by a shootout between police and a gunman in a surburban street on Tuesday. The gunman is in hospital with serious… Read more Audio

The Black Caps bowler Neil Wagner says their ability to adapt to a less responsive Seddon Park pitch was key to their good effort with the ball on day 1 of the first cricket test against Bangladesh in… Read more Audio

In a rare departure from long-standing New Zealand policing practice, all front-line officers in Canterbury will be carrying sidearms from Friday. It follows two related incidents in Christchurch -… Read more Audio

News from the rural and farming sector. Audio

Lucky to be alive after being hit by a truck while out training last year, the Auckland triathlete Terenzo Bozzone is hoping to celebrate his birthday by retaining his title at Ironman New Zealand in… Read more Audio

The Wellington City Council is set to push ahead with consulting on a liquor ban in Kelburn Park, despite early discussions showing the police don't think one is necessary. The council is proposing a… Read more Audio