Morning Report

The Black Caps have beaten South Africa in their Champions Trophy ODI semi-final in Lahore, and will now play India in the final on Sunday. BBC cricket commentator Henry Moeran spoke to Ingrid… Read more Audio

On today's episode, Donald Trump is set to address a joint session of congress where he'll outline his agenda on immigration, the economy, and his approach to Ukraine, Ukraine President Vlodymyr… Read more Audio

The New Zealand Book Awards Trust says the competition for the 2025 Ockham New Zealand Book Awards will be fierce - with a strong line-up of finalists vying for the top prizes. Chairperson Nicola… Read more Audio

Independent cinemas across the country hit hard by Covid are seeing audience numbers picking up - but the recovery is slow. Delphine Herbert reports. Audio

In another government IT pratfall, ACC has had to pull in contractors from around the world to mount a costly salvage job. Phil Pennington spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

Gold Coast acting mayor says Tropical Cyclone Alfred could be the most significant for the region since 1954, with up to a metre of rainfall expected in some areas. Gold Coast acting mayor Donna Gates… Read more Audio

A new record was set in English football over the weekend. Audio

India has won the first semi-final at the Champions Trophy overnight after defeating Australia by 4 wickets. BBC cricket commentator Henry Moeran spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

The fallout from damning Wellington Water reports is ramping up. Upper Hutt mayor Wayne Guppy, Porirua deputy mayor Kylie Wihapi, and Wellington City councillor Ben McNulty spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

A trade war between The US and Canada, Mexico and China has sent world markets tumbling. Labour leader Chris Hipkins spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

A Wellington woman has come forward as part of a group that added the colours of the Transgender Pride flag to a pedestrian crossing in the suburb of Berhampore last weekend. Bill Hickman has more. Audio

With Greyhound racing set to be banned by August next year, the industry is starting to wind down and soon thousands of dogs will need homes. But for one new greyhound owner, the deal went sour after… Read more Audio