Morning Report

The owner of a helicopter that was shot at while dropping hunters into a Taupo forest says he's frustrated the police have taken no action taken against the perpetrators. Audio

It's been a wild night of weather for the South Island. Huge gusts of wind caused power cuts on much of the West Coast, the top of the South Island and the east coast down into north Canterbury. Some… Read more Audio

Labour admits yesterday's election of the Speaker of the House became a farce, but says it's now on notice that the National party intends to be a 'disruptive opposition'. A hasty deal was struck on… Read more Audio

As rain and wind has battered the West Coast, inland Otago has had a return to winter with snow falling overnight. RNZ reporter Ian Telfer is in Dunedin, and describes the scenes across the region. Audio

The West Coast is the worst hit by Tuesday night's wild weather. Roads are blocked by fallen trees and power lines, and power is being restored on Wednesday morning. West Coast Emergency Management… Read more Audio

Refugees detained on Papua New Guinea's Manus Island say they are not surprised the PNG supreme court refused to order the restoration of vital services to the detention centre. About 600 refugees are… Read more Audio

The Government will be hoping today's formal State Opening of Parliament will run more smoothly than yesterday's shambles. MPs were sworn in yesterday morning without a hitch, but when it came time… Read more Audio

It's been a wild night of weather for the South Island. Huge gusts of wind have caused power cuts on much of the West Coast, across Marlborough and parts of north Canterbury. Roads are blocked by… Read more Audio