Morning Report

Germans will take to the polls on Sunday for a snap general election after the ruling coalition government collapsed late last year. Correspondent in Berlin Thomas Sparrow spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

On today's episode, Foreign Minister Winston Peters wants to 'reset' New Zealand's relationship with the Cook Islands, Donald Trump has lashed out at Ukraine's President Zelenskyy on social media… Read more Audio

A thousand-hectare block of land containing precious wetland and native bush is up for sale in the Wellington suburb of Eastbourne, and the regional council is considering throwing its hat in the ring… Read more Audio

All major banks have responded to the latest cut to the official cash rate, lowering a raft of their home loan interest rates. Loan Market mortgage advisor Bruce Patten spoke to Paddy Gower. Audio

The Tall Blacks are in action tonight, and it's the second morning of Champions League football this week. Audio

A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio

A legal expert says a proposal to give police increased legal power to deal with protests will impose constraints on the rights of protestors. Otago University law professor Andrew Geddis spoke to… Read more Audio

Foreign Minister Winston Peters wants to 'reset' New Zealand's relationship with the Cook Islands. United Party leader Teariki Heather spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

The union representing public servants says any changes to long service pay rises in the public service will lead to discrimination against women, Māori and Pasifika. The PSA union's acting national… Read more Audio

People living near Moa Point on Wellington's south coast, are vowing to repair a Moa statue that has fallen from its perch - high on a rocky out crop - just beyond the capital's airport. Bill Hickman… Read more Audio

The Black Caps have opened their Champions Trophy ODI tournament with a 60-run win over hosts Pakistan in Karachi. Black Caps all rounder Michael Bracewell spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

Around 30 roles are being cut from the New Zealand Herald's newsroom - with the likes of political editor Claire Trevett and deputy business editor Grant Bradley taking voluntary redundancy. RNZ… Read more Audio