Morning Report

Evacuees from an erupting volcano in Vanuatu are facing more time in limbo after authorities extended a state of emergency on the island of Ambae. About 11,000 Ambaeans are in camps on neighbouring… Read more Audio

Donald Trump has stepped up his war with the United States media, making a veiled threat against leading NBC in a tweet a few hours ago. Responding to a report that he was considering increasing the… Read more Audio

Remember Labour's alleged $11 billion hole in its policy costings? National said one thing on it, Labour, and practically every economist asked about it, said something else. Could the answer be to… Read more Audio

As the road toll continues to rise, police have confirmed most of the country has been without fixed speed cameras for more than a year. There are 18 fixed cameras operating at present but they are… Read more Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

New Zealand's darkest day on the battlefield will be commemorated today with the centenary of the Passchendaele offensive on the Western Front in the First World War. Services will be held in New… Read more Audio

Eight people were injured when a stolen fertiliser truck crashed into cars and buildings in a small town in New South Wales, sparking explosions and a fire. The mayor of Singleton, Sue Moore, says the… Read more Audio

US firefighters battling wildfires in California's wine country face the prospect of new outbreaks today, when dry, windy conditions return to the region. At least 17 people have been killed in… Read more Audio

A transsexual woman from the UK has been granted residence in New Zealand on humanitarian grounds after suffering years of abuse and violence in Britain. At least 40 people have been granted refugee… Read more Audio

The committe set up to review benefit decisions has been accused of lacking independence and creating a systemic bias against beneficiaries. The Benefit Review Committee has been criticised by the… Read more Audio