Morning Report

The Government has decided to go ahead with upgrading two navy frigates despite the cost blowing out by $265 million. It says the cost overrun is unacceptable but cancelling the upgrades would have… Read more Audio

The former head of the Women's Refuge is backing a register to monitor all children to the age of five because she says it will save lives. Coroner Wallace Bain recommended it after the brutal killing… Read more Audio

A update from the team at RNZ sport. Audio

Nearly two-thirds of MPs have voted in support of a bill that would legalise euthanasia. The Government says it will consider moves to rein in rapidly rising salaries for top public servants. It's… Read more Audio

Two Auckland iwi have reached an agreement to work together on land issues in what is being seen as a slap to Hauraki-based iwi who have also been making claims in the region. Ngati Whatua Orakei and… Read more Audio

Many Karori residents are disappointed a retirement village will replace a teaching campus they've long relied on for recreation. The old Wellington teachers' college was sold to Victoria University… Read more Audio

Alabama is voting for its next Senator. The party's candidate, Roy Moore, is under scrutiny for multiple accusations of child sex abuse. But US President Donald Trump has thrown his full support… Read more Audio

57 years ago John F Kennedy announced America would put men on the moon.Yesterday Donald Trump said America will go back. Audio