Morning Report

Police officers who have been getting hurt putting out road spikes to stop fleeing drivers, have had to wait seven years for a safer option. Phil Pennington spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

The clock is ticking for drought-stricken farmers in the Central North Island who fear if they don't get rain soon, the grass won't grow before winter bites. Our reporter Alexa Cook hit the road to… Read more Audio

After a 30C day on Monday, Cantabrians are waking up to a much cooler day when a southerly change rolls in. Audio

Foreign Minister Winston Peters has had his first meetings in Washington DC - ahead of the main event with Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Lillian Hanly is in Washington DC and spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has won facetime and favour with global heavyweight Narendra Modi on a frenetic full day in India, where both pledged greater military cooperation. Luxon spoke to… Read more Audio

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has won significant facetime with global heavyweight Narendra Modi on a frenetic full day in India. Craig McCulloch reports. Audio

Pakistan all-rounder Khushdil Shah has been penalised 50 percent of his match fee for barging into the back of Black Caps bowler Zakary Foulkes player during his side's heavy defeat in the first T20… Read more Audio

Business news for 18 March 2025. Audio

The Vatican has released the first image of Pope Francis since he was admitted to hospital a month ago. Italian correspondent Seema Gupta spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

The Whangārei District Council has backed down from its bid to keep fluoride out of the city's water. Mayor Vince Cocurullo spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

News from the rural farming sector. Audio

Latest news from Radio New Zealand's business team. Audio