Morning Report

A small town in rural Victoria is still in lockdown, while police continue the search for a man who shot two police officers dead on Tuesday. Australia correspondent Emma Cropper spoke to Ingrid… Read more Audio

Three of our top athletes are in action tomorrow at the Diamond League Finals in Zurich. Audio

A brief update of movements in the markets. Audio

Winter is traditionally a rough time of year for power bills, but this year they're hitting some families extra hard. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

A former Loafers Lodge resident has described his panic and fear as he tried to escape the deadly blaze that tore through the Wellington hostel. Lauren Crimp has been in the High Court at Wellington. Audio

National's Nicola Willis and Labour's Carmel Sepuloni spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

Drugs and betting charges won't stop Kiwis star Brandon Smith from playing in the Rabbitohs last game of the NRL regular season. Audio

Universal road user charges are set to start in 2027, changing the way drivers of three and a half million petrol vehicles help pay for roads. Climate change correspondent Eloise Gibson reports. Audio

The government's promising a law change to boost police powers to collect information about people in public places. University of Auckland Law School Associate Professor Scott Optican spoke to Ingrid… Read more Audio

The trans-Tasman economies are set to switch, with a prediction New Zealand will outpace Australia over the coming years. Westpac's senior economist Satish Ranchhod spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

The US Open tennis tournament is well into its first week and issues unrelated to hitting the ball have grabbed headlines. Audio

Market Update for 27 August 2025. Audio