Morning Report

There's a hoedown planned in Gore on Friday night. The Best Country Music Song Award will be presented at the Country Music Honours, a red-carpet event and curtain-raiser for the local Bayleys Tussock… Read more Audio

Foreign Minister Winston Peters says the government has received approval from France to bring another group of New Zealanders home from Nouméa on Friday. Islands Business correspondent Nic Maclellan… Read more Audio

A person is believed to have gone overboard from the East -West ferry in Wellington early Friday morning. Charlotte Cook spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

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

Market Update for 24 May 2024 Audio

An expert on energy transitions says mining can never be completely clean, but some minerals and methods of extraction are far worse than others. University of Canterbury senior lecturer in civil and… Read more Audio

Opposition politicians are calling for greater transparency over mental health spending, after the Government announced millions-of-dollars in funding for a charity chaired by a National Party donor… Read more Audio

Dunedin's mayor is horrified that a teenager has died from stab wounds after an attack in a central city bus hub. Mayor Jules Radich spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

A search is underway for a person who has gone overboard from a ferry in Wellington Harbour. Deputy Harbourmaster Patrick Atwood spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

New Zealand golfer Sam Jones recorded his first ever albatross to snatch the lead after the first round of the latest World Tour event in Belgium. Audio

The Reserve Bank fired a shot across the bows of households, businesses, and financial markets on Wednesday with a more aggressive tone to its monetary policy statement. Reserve Bank Governor Adrian… Read more Audio

The Black Ferns have demoted some star players in the wake of last week's historic defeat to Canada but they insist they're still on track to defend their World Cup title next year. Rugby reporter Joe… Read more Audio