Morning Report

In the wake of the death of UK backpacker Grace Millane in Auckland, many people on social media have expressed anger and sadness at the problem of violence in New Zealand. Vigils are being held… Read more Audio

The justice sector's chief science advisor has singled out early intervention as a crucial way to combat New Zealand's staggering family violence statistics. A report into family violence was… Read more Audio

The best friend of one of Grace Millane's older brothers was among the crowd at a candlelit vigil in Queenstown last night to remember the 22-year-old British backpacker. About a hundred people… Read more Video, Audio

Kane Williamson has climbed to number two in world cricket's test batting rankings and has a prime opportunity to usurp India's Virat Kohli from the number one spot. Audio

Fast food operator stakes future growth to Taco Bell. Kiwisaver hardship applications on the rise. Huawei 5G ban could affect revamp of NZ-China free trade deal. Financial markets remain skittish.  Audio

A fire that has destroyed a large two storey house in Remuera overnight. It is being treated as suspicious. Fire and Emergency is asking the police to investigate how the fire started in the house -… Read more Audio

Renters rejoice - letting fees are gone. From today, the law that bans letting agents and property management companies from charging a fee to tenants for their services comes into effect. But some of… Read more Audio

News from the rural and farming sector. Audio

An early look at the day's business news and overnight action on global financial markets. Audio

People on the streets want to see action as well as words from the government as their communities struggle with the problems of drug abuse, lack of mental health services and housing shortages… Read more Audio

A Kaikohe kaumātua says it's time for women to take charge of steering Ngāpuhi towards a Treaty settlement. About 70 percent of hapū have voted "no" to a new mandate model, put together by a… Read more Audio