Morning Report

The Black Caps have handed India a rare series defeat after winning the third and deciding T20 international in Hamilton by 4 runs. Audio

Nelson fire: Emergency services wary of high temperatures; Arthur Taylor released from prison after 40 years; Roading contractors fear redundancies as projects end; Investor confidence at 2-year low -… Read more Audio

It's Friday so we cross the ditch to Canberra to talk to our correspondent Kerry-Anne Walsh. Audio

Some of the world's most talented young racing drivers will be competing for the New Zealand Grand Prix title at Manfeild this weekend. But if any of the mainly teenage drivers is to claim the prize… Read more Audio

A gender non-binary person trying to correct the sex on their birth certificate has spent six months battling the Births, Deaths and Marriages office, but is still no closer to success. The Napier… Read more Audio

Northland's NZ First MP Shane Jones has warned Destiny Church leader Brian Tamaki to watch his mouth, after he reportedly referred to northern Maori MP's as 'spuds'. Mr Jones says the self-styled… Read more Audio

Fire crews and helicopters are battling a blaze in Ahipara, near Kaitaia. Fire and Emergency was alerted to the five hectare blaze about one thirty this morning. It says four houses have been… Read more Audio

Back to the bushfires in the Tasman District which are still volatile, with homes coming under threat when the wind changes. Authorities have just given a briefing. Alex Ashton is there. Audio

A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio

The Transport Agency has done a big u-turn and is no longer trying to make 1,400 owners in Auckland pay to recertify their towbars. But the costs of the crackdown on road safety checks is being felt… Read more Audio

The former Australian Foreign Minister Julie Bishop spoke to National MPs last night, sharing her experiences and insights from her 20 years in politics. The Liberal MP was the guest of honour at the… Read more Audio

Civil Defence has told Wakefield School in the Tasman District to close today. Principal Peter Verstappen told Morning Report's Alex Ashton the town is still waiting for a call to evacuate. Audio