Morning Report

It's emerged the government forced Kiwirail to backtrack on a decision to ditch its electric locomotives. According to the Treasury, it's the first time a state-owned enterprise has been directed by a… Read more Audio

Back in 2002 the country was embroiled in a scandal involving the suspected release of genetically modified corn. Corngate, as it will now forever be known, sparked impassioned debate about the… Read more Audio

Six kiwi, two little blue penguins, a seal pup and 23 weka were killed by dogs over summer. Conservation organisations says this might be an underestimate. Audio

Japan is counting down to hosting this year's Rugby World Cup but it's goal of the tournament delivering 1 million players to the sport is already a forlorn hope. World and Asia rugby have already met… Read more Audio

Police are being accused of an over-reaction in arming officers in Canterbury. The Canterbury District Commander, Superintendent John Price, announced yesterday that all frontline staff would carry… Read more Audio

The New Zealand bowler Neil Wagner believes patience is the key to his side putting themselves in the box seat on day 2 of first cricket test against Bangladesh. Audio

The national museum Te Papa is defending its decision to make expert staff redundant. In a signed letter, 30 international scientists warned the museum it would regret losing the staff in a new… Read more Audio

An online game said to encourage children to self-harm is likely a hoax, but that hasn't stopped agencies in New Zealand and overseas sounding the alarm. The game reportedly involves a puppet-like… Read more Audio

Donald Trump's personal lawyer, Michael Cohen is giving his third and final testimony for the week, in a closed session before the House intelligence committee. Our correspondent in New York, William… Read more Audio