Morning Report

The late Dame Iritana Tāwhiwhirangi who founded the Kōhanga Reo movement is being praised for reviving te reo Māori and keeping the language alive. Māori Language Commission Chief Executive Ngahiwi… Read more Audio

Preparations are well underway for Waitangi Day celebrations. Hundreds of people made their way to the iconic Te Tii Marae on Monday morning for a dawn ceremony unveiling a refurbished wharenui… Read more Audio

President Donald Trump has introduced the 25 percent tariffs on Mexico and Canada, and a 10 percent tariff on China - claiming they're meant to stop drugs and undocumented immigrants. Sense Partners… Read more Audio

Professor of Politics and International Relations, Robert Patman, says a tweet from US Senator Ted Cruz constitutes interference in New Zealand's domestic affairs. Patman spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

It's one of the biggest trades in NBA history with that superstars Lukic Doncic and Anthony Davis are swapping teams. Audio

American Billy Meredith, known as Wahoo to his trail mates, is setting off from Cape Reinga on Monday, to try and walk the length of the country in record time. Samantha Gee has more. Audio

A fireball in the sky was reported in the lower half of the South Island late on Friday night. Dark Sky Project astronomy guide Marina Stroinigg spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

Sugary drinks could be off the menu at a series of Palmerston North sports venues if the council has its way. Speedway promoter Bruce Robertson spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

The chair of the Covid-19 Inquiry is calling for public submissions, with phase 2 in its early stages. Grant Illingworth KC spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

After a record low number of house listings in December this January has seen a surge in listings not seen since 2015. Realestate.co.nz chief executive Sarah Wood spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

The iconic whare tūpuna at Te Tii Marae in Waitangi has reopened after completing the first stage of a restoration project. Māori news journalist Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

Stormy trade winds are brewing, as United States President Trump announces more tariffs and influential Texas senator Ted Cruz questions New Zealand's loyalty. Former senior government trade… Read more Audio