Morning Report

Thousands of people took to the streets of the German city of Bonn in the weekend to protest the country's use of coal. This was ahead of the UN Climate Change conference, COP23, which is set to kick… Read more Audio

There's been a dramatic purge of politicians and business leaders in Saudi Arabia. Eleven princes, four ministers and dozens of former ministers have been arrested. The dramatic move been spearheaded… Read more Audio

Housing Minister Phil Twyford says he wants to scrap Auckland's rural-urban boundary to allow the city to grow outward. He says given population growth projections, the city will need to grow upwards… Read more Audio

New Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has visited Australia and says the Manus Island situation cannot continue. She hopes Australia will accept her offer to take 150 refugees. Malcolm Turnbull says he… Read more Audio

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says the Manus Island situation cannot continue and she hopes Australia will accept her offer to take 150 refugees. Malcolm Turnbull says he won't completely shut the… Read more Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

The man who runs four military-style charter schools wants the chance to sit down and negotiate with the new Education Minister Chris Hipkins. Mr Hipkins is planning to review six contracts signed… Read more Audio

There has been a surge in university students in Dunedin needing mental health support. The government is moving to put counsellors in all primary schools to help with child mental health. But after a… Read more Audio

One in seven schools is half-empty or worse, with some running at just 10 or 12 percent of their classroom capacity. The Secondary Principals Association says it is a waste of money and the new… Read more Audio