Morning Report

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern discusses MPs' pay freeze and police issues with Guyon Espiner. She says the MPs' salary freeze was not done as a cost-saving measure, but was the right thing to do. "It… Read more Audio

There is broad political support for a one-year freeze on MPs pay. The Prime Minister announced on Monday that urgent legislation will be pushed through Parliament to make sure no MPs get a pay rise… Read more Audio

Two tornadoes hit two sides of the North Island on Monday evening - in New Plymouth and Ōhope. Mark Inman, the manager of Ōhope's Top 10 Holiday Park tells Susie Ferguson about one of his buildings… Read more Audio

Across the Island in Ohope in the Bay of Plenty another tornado struck. Anne Collins live in Ohope and watched the waterspout forming from her house. She talks to Guyon Espiner. Audio

Police say it was lucky no one was injured by a tornado that ripped through several blocks in New Plymouth last night. As many as thirty homes were damaged when it struck about 5:30pm. A small tornado… Read more Audio

England will have to set a record for the highest successful fourth-innings chase if they are to win the third cricket test against India at Trent Bridge after the tourists declared at 352 for seven… Read more Audio

Ratings agency economist says US in reasonable shape, trade war no threat --  yet. Regulators holding back fintech. Engineering firm eliminates gender pay gap. Supermarket duopoly safe from major… Read more Audio

The man credited with starting a campaign to have the remains of New Zealand servicemen returned home is feeling both angry and grateful now their repatriation is only hours away. An Air New Zealand… Read more Audio

The Act Party leader, David Seymour, says for the first time ever he agrees with the Prime Minister after she moved to freeze MPs pay for a year. Jacinda Ardern announced last night MPs would not be… Read more Audio

New Plymouth residents say a tornado that tore through several city blocks last night arrived with no warning. Up to 30 houses were damaged, some losing roofs. Police say it was lucky no one was… Read more Audio

News from the rural and farming sector. Audio

An early look at the day's business news, and a catch-up on overnight action on global markets. Audio