Morning Report

More ground crews and aircraft are headed to Tiwai Point to battle a scrub fire covering up to 130 hectares that has been threatening the electricity lines that power the smelter. Firefighters have… Read more Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

German political party the Social Democrats have given the go-ahead for coalition talks with Chancellor Angela Merkel's Christian Democrats. It comes after months of uncertainty following elections in… Read more Audio

Today the Government is announcing details of its proposed mental health inquiry, as the deadline for its first-100-days looms. The Prime Minister, Jacinda Ardern, says the Labour caucus has spent the… Read more Audio

Lake Hayes locals want a zero tolerance approach when it comes to people setting up camp and leaving a mess on their shores. The residents have been drumming up support for a major crackdown on… Read more Audio

An Auckland man believes dodgy fuel sold by petrol companies before Christmas damaged the fuel gauge of his family car. Kaukapakapa local, Luke, says his Chrysler's fuel gague broke two weeks ago, but… Read more Audio

Auckland Council and government officials are meeting to look again at whether an alternative plan for the America's Cup village is feasible. They'll talk to a fuel storage company that has agreed to… Read more Audio

Emergency services have been battling a major scrub fire burning near the Tiwai Point aluminium smelter in Southland overnight. It has been threatening the electricity lines that power the plant. Audio

A update from the team at RNZ sport. Audio