Morning Report

Red Bull's Max Verstappen has won his fourth Formula One title in a row after finishing fifth at the Las Vegas Grand Prix which was won by George Russell in a Mercedes one-two with Lewis Hamilton. Audio

On today's episode, the government is proposing two name suppression law changes to support victims of sexual violence, former Florida representative Matt Gaetz posted on X that he is withdrawing his… Read more Audio

It's Friday so we cross the ditch to Canberra to talk to our correspondent Kerry-Anne Walsh. Audio

Listen to our weekly political panel. Audio

Mental health workers say prison inmates who are suicidal, psychotic or suffering other serious psychological problems will lose support when their contracts end next year. Ruth Hill reports. Audio

Market Update for 22 November 2024 Audio

There's a Battle of the Pacific taking place at the moment in Auckland in the form of a lawn bowls tournament. First Up producer Mathew Hutching went for a roll on the green. Audio

Mayors and councillors from across the country have met in Wellington to discuss alternatives to rate capping as a way of managing bills. Local Government New Zealand President and Selwyn mayor Sam… Read more Audio

The Government wants to give sexual abuse survivors the power to decide if their abuser gets permanent name suppression. Criminal Bar Association vice-president Sumudu Thode spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

The government is proposing two name suppression law changes to support victims of sexual violence. Victim's advocate Ruth Money spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

The All Blacks coach Scott Robertson is taking no risks against a mercurial Italy side and says he's determined to see his team finish their northern tour on a winning note. Rugby reporter Joe Porter… Read more Audio

ACT Party leader David Seymour is questioning the cost-benefit analysis for a proposed new medical school at Waikato University - estimated to cost $380 million. Sarah Dalton from the Association of… Read more Audio