Morning Report

A new-look Moana Pasifika side will be tested for the first time ahead of the Super Rugby Pacific season this afternoon. Audio

Our most successful Paralympian says motherhood is the main reason behind her decision to call time on her remarkable career. Dame Sophie Pascoe announced her retirement from competitive swimming… Read more Audio

After 60-years of service, the Royal New Zealand Air Force are retiring their fleet of iconic C-130H Hercules planes. Chief of Air Force, Air Vice-Marshal Darryn Webb spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

A series of domain names registered to Desley for Mayor have sparked speculation Auckland's deputy mayor, Desley Simpson, could challenge Wayne Brown for the mayoralty. Political commentator Ben… Read more Audio

The Health Minister, Simeon Brown, is in Dunedin on Friday to provide an update on the new Dunedin Hospital. Labour's Ingrid Leary spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

The government has unveiled the country's climate targets for 2030 to 2035. Climate Change Minister Simon Watts spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

Resources Minister Shane Jones is launching a national minerals strategy Critical Minerals' list in Waihi on Friday. Jones spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

Samoa's Director-General of Health says Robert F. Kennedy junior's comments on the measles outbreak in Samoa in 2019 are a complete lie. Aiono Dr Alec Ekeroma spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

No survivors are expected to be found following Thursday's collision between a commercial jet and an army helicopter in Washington D.C. Correspondent Simon Marks spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

The passion and enjoyment remains strong for paddler Dame Lisa Carrington who has committed to another Olympic cycle. Audio

Business news for 31 January 2025 Audio

Artificial intelligence is being used to boost conservation efforts, making the fight for total pest eradication both quicker and easier. New traps developed by local companies can distinguish between… Read more Audio