Morning Report

The political crisis in New Caledonia is already dominating the agenda as Pacific leaders arrive at the largest regional meeting in Tonga. Lydia Lewis is in Nuku'alofa. Audio

Israel and Hezbollah have launched missiles at each other in an intense exchange of fire. Correspondent Sarah Coates spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

Associate Health Minister Casey Costello says the author of a document that she gave the Ministry of Health, outlining ideas for more favourable regulation for the tobacco industry, remains a mystery… Read more Audio

An announcement of changes to the proposed fast-track approvals bill has drawn sighs of relief from some, but there are plenty of others who say they don't go far enough. Straterra's Josie Vidal and… Read more Audio

A friend of the man who was killed at an Auckland Park says he was a quiet man who kept to himself. A homicide investigation is underway into the death at the Blockhouse Bay Tennis Club on Saturday… Read more Audio

Lydia Ko has won the Women's Open Championship on Monday morning at the home of golf, St Andrews in Scotland. Golf New Zealand chief executive Jeff Latch spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

Lydia Ko says she feels like she's in a fairytale after winning the women's British Open just weeks after claiming Olympic gold. Audio

Business news for 26 August 2024. Audio

The Green Party says the government's changes to the proposed Fast-track Approvals bill is just "tinkering", and it will continue to pose a serious threat to the environment. The Greens' spokesperson… Read more Audio

"The Government has listened" - that's the message from one of the strongest critics of the fast track consenting legislation. Political reporter Anneke Smith has more. Audio

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

News from the rural farming sector. Audio