Morning Report

Many Wellington residents are angry that Wellington Electricity has kept them in the dark, both in terms of power and information. Chief executive Greg Skelton spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio

While the state of emergency in Christchurch was lifted yesterday it remains in place for Banks Peninsula. Banks Peninsula MP Vanessa Weenink spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio

A Lake Alice survivor is taking the Crown to court to challenge Cabinet's decision on redress in what will be the first legal case of its kind. Political reporter Anneke Smith has more. Audio

The Labor government in Australia has been returned to power with an increased majority after a stunning landslide victory in the Australian Federal election. Morning Report's Corin Dann spoke to… Read more Audio

The New Zealand Labour Party's election chair says culture-war rhetoric has been rejected in Australia, where the Australian Labor Party has swept to a landslide victory. Morning Report's Corin Dann… Read more Audio

Moana Pasifika moved a step closer to sealing their first ever Super Rugby finals appearance with a last gasp win over the Highlanders in Dunedin. Audio

Business news for 5 May 2025 Audio

Some Wellington residents have spent three to four days without power in the aftermath of the recent storm. Brooklyn resident Sean Keaney, who has been powerless since Thursday night, spoke to Alexa… Read more Audio

Defence Minister Judith Collins has announced the navy will replace its fleet of Seasprite helicopters at a cost of $2 billion, along with a $957 million investment in defence force activities over… Read more Audio

An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio

News from the rural farming sector. Audio

Latest news from Radio New Zealand's business team. Audio