Morning Report

The Black Ferns coach Glenn Moore says the absence of star trio Portia Woodman, Kelly Brazier and Sarah Goss from the team is a decision everyone is comfortable with. Audio

British Prime Minister Theresa May has narrowly avoided a defeat in parliament at the hands of pro-European Union lawmakers from her own party on Tuesday, fending off a rebellion that threatened to… Read more Audio

Profits for the main NZ banks dip in first quarter. Softer real estate market may prompt LVR easing. Inflation still in check means low rates for longer. Financial markets mildly positive.  Audio

Cabinet papers show the government continued work towards a mega-prison at Waikeria for months after taking power. Corrections Minister Kelvin Davis ultimately pulled the brakes on the billion-dollar… Read more Audio

Three men are in custody after a police pursuit that lasted more than an hour in Waikato early this morning. RNZ reporter Matthew Theunissan tells Guyon Espiner the details. Police spotted a stolen… Read more Audio

The police association is warning the government's target for hiring more officers is under huge pressure because too many front-line staff are leaving. The attrition rate is just over 500 officers a… 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 the global financial markets.   Audio

Experienced captain Fiao'o Faamausili will lead a young squad featuring eight new caps when the Black Ferns play Australia for the Laurie O'Reilly Memorial Trophy next month. Audio

The government's goal of increasing police numbers is under pressure as 500 officers a year leave the front line, The US President faces congress after accepting Putin's claims that Russia didn't… Read more Audio

The critically acclaimed hip hop artist Kendrick Lamar starts his tour of New Zealand and Australia in Dunedin tonight. Music producer Yadana Saw will be going to the concert and she joins us from our… Read more Audio

The young New Zealanders credited with driving momentum for a Zero Carbon Act have implored MPs not to mess it up in the final stages. The youth-movement Generation Zero have led a campaign for… Read more Audio