Morning Report

Thousands turned out to New Plymouth's international music festival - WOMAD - to take in artists from around the world this weekend.

RNZ presenter Charlotte Ryan was there for the first two nights.

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People who've suffered acute mental breakdowns fear the health system won't be ready to fill the gap when police withdraw from crisis callouts.

The Minister for Mental Health, Matt Doocey, has… Read more Audio

Auckland University researchers says it's alarming that one in ten people continue to use opioids three months after surgery.

They say use of the drugs for that long brings a range of risk factors.

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The deputy prime minister, and leader of New Zealand First, Winston Peters says the government is facing a fiscal hole of $5.6 billion.

Despite that, Peters is adamant he won't compromise on the… Read more Audio

It's the biggest secondary school sports event in the Australasia with 130 schools, 2500 rowers, and a whole lot of silverware up for grabs.

The annual Maadi Regatta gets under way on Lake Ruataniwha… Read more Audio

Researchers warn they are facing falling off the edge of a cliff when more than half a billion dollars of science funding comes to an end with no replacement in sight.

They say they can't wait until… Read more Audio

New Zealand First Leader Winston Peters has signalled he won't compromise on the roll-out of his party's election commitments.

Peters told supporters yesterday during his state of the nation speech… Read more Audio

Councils, calling for government help to invest in flood protection, are frustrated they've been sent back to bureaucrats for more talks.

They say a $200 million investment now would save lives and… Read more Audio

New Zealand First Leader Winston Peters has signalled he won't compromise on the roll-out of his election commitments, despite warning the government is short billions of dollars.

Already one… Read more Audio

Russia has gone to the polls, with people voting in the presidential election over the weekend.

A former Soviet and Russian diplomat, Rouben Azizian, who's now a professor of defence and security… Read more Audio