Morning Report

Roads are the big priority in the government's new transport plan but the Rail Advocacy Collective says that comes at the expense of improving the nation's train system. Road Advocacy Collective… Read more Audio

Early sports update with Nathan Rarere Audio

On today's episode, mourners are continuing to arrive at Turangawaewae Marae to reflect on the life and legacy of Kiingi Tuheitia Pootatau Te Wherowhero VII, who died early on Friday at the age of 69… Read more Audio

We cross the ditch to Canberra to talk to our correspondent Kerry-Anne Walsh. Audio

Voting kicks off this week for Forest and Bird's Bird of the Year competition, with a record number of volunteers signing up to campaign. Forest and Bird chief executive Nicola Toki spoke to Corin… Read more Audio

Misogyny could be considered its own form of extremism under new laws in the UK. Ellen O'Dwyer reports. Audio

This week three councils at the top of the South Island will have to decide on the future of Māori wards in accordance with the Government's changes to the Electoral Act. Samantha Gee has more. Audio

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

Market Update for 2 September 2024 Audio

Some teachers and principals are describing aspects of the changes to the way schools teach reading, writing and maths as worrisome. Education correspondent John Gerritsen reports Audio

Warm, dry and windy weather is fuelling an out-of-control forest fire in Waipara, North Canterbury. Incident Commander Des Irving spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

Two shops appear to have been shot at last night on the Terrace in Wellington. There is smashed glass and what look like bullet holes in the windows of Wholly Bagel and the TJ Superette. Reporter… Read more Audio