Morning Report

People on both sides on the thin blue line agree the ban on gang patches has been a huge success. Police Commissioner Richard Chambers spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio

The Black Caps are guaranteed a berth in the semi-finals of the Champions Trophy tournament after beating Bangladesh by five wickets in Rawalpindi. Rachin Ravindra returned from injury to blast a… Read more Audio

Seven people were arrested last night at a protest by hapu against a pipeline project at a Rotorua lake. Protect Rotokakahi spokesperson Te Whatanui Leka Taumalolo Skipwith spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio

Foreign minister Winston Peters arrives in Beijing this afternoon. His 48-hour visit will include talks with his China counterpart Wang Yi. Former prime minister Helen Clark says New Zealand needs… Read more Audio

Former government minister Andrew Bayly says he regrets placing a staff member in an uncomfortable position, and admits he behaved in an inappropriate and overbearing way. Political editor Jo Moir… Read more Audio

Labour is ridiculing the Prime Minister Christopher Luxon for describing his handling of Andrew Bayly's resignation as "quick" and "impressive". Political reporter Russell Palmer reports. Audio

The Black Caps are into the Champions Trophy semi-finals thanks to a five wicket win over Bangladesh with Rachin Ravindra starring with the bat and Michael Bracewell with the ball. Audio

Business news for 25 February 2025. Audio

Germany's conservative political party - the Christian Democratic Union - has won the country's elections with 28 percent of the vote. Berlin correspondent Trent Murray spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio

Andrew Bayly has resigned as minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs and ACC - after what he says was an "animated discussion" that ended with him gripping a male staffers arm. Franks Ogilvie public… Read more Audio

An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio

News from the rural farming sector. Audio