Morning Report

In what is being touted as a global first, five women have bought a New Zealand basketball team. Audio

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says that public servants working from home was a temporary measure during Covid four years ago and to continue it now risks "putting pressure on team performance… Read more Audio

It's taken police two years to arrest the smugglers they say are behind the largest cocaine shipment in New Zealand's history. Detective Inspector Thomas Gollan spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

New video footage has been released showing a peaceful hand-over ceremony of Philip Mehrtens' in West Papua. Eleisha Foon has more. Audio

People suffering chronic pain, including children and teenagers, are missing out on treatment due to a lack of services in many regions, putting their recovery at risk. Ruth Hill reports. Audio

The government says getting people to work from the office is better for productivity, while also acknowledging it will be a much needed boost for central city shops, cafes and restaurants. Wellington… Read more Audio

Labour's accusing the government of passing the buck as it tells public servants too many are working from home and it wants more of them in the office. Political reporter Lillian Hanly has more. Audio

Pauline Hanna's family are now having to come to terms with the murder trial verdict they didn't want. A High Court jury has found her husband, former Auckland eye surgeon Philip Polkinghorne not… Read more Audio

In Lebanon it has been the deadliest day of Israeli strikes since 2006. Former Middle East correspondent for The Independent Don MacIntyre spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

Market Update for 24 September 2024. Audio

The All Blacks have bought in 'the Professor' former All Black coach Sir Wayne Smith to help them try to overcome a worrying trend. Audio

Business news for 24 September 2024. Audio