Morning Report

The lawyer for George Gwaze, who has again been acquitted of the murder and sexual violation of his adopted daughter, Charlene Makaza, says the police rushed to judgement in deciding to charge his… Read more Audio

Another earthquake in northern Italy has killed at least 15 people. Audio

New Zealander Steve Walker was at the vigil. Audio

In Doha, hundreds of people including the parents of three dead New Zealand children, have laid flowers and attended a vigil and a memorial service for the 19 victims of the fire at the Viallagio… Read more Audio

The owner of a Central Otago vineyard says the brutal death of Dagmar Pytlickova is an incomprehensible and senseless loss. Audio

Comments from the Assistant Police Commissioner, Malcolm Burgess. Audio

Police investigating the double death in South Canterbury have revealed they were looking for Waimate man, Jason Frandi, the day before he was discovered dead alongside a hitch-hiker who he is… Read more Audio

News from the business sector including a market report. Audio

George Gwaze says he'll stay in New Zealand and will not be seeking compensation from the government after being acquitted for the second time of the murder and sexual violation of his adopted… Read more Audio

The Czech ambassador to New Zealand says the death of a Czech tourist in South Canterbury is a strong reminder of the dangers of hitchhiking, but New Zealand is still relatively safe. Audio

The Waikato Regional Council is about to embark on the final step to implement two Maori seats; The Labour MP for Te Tai Tonga, Rino Tirikatene, says the politician he won the Southern Maori seat from… Read more Audio

News from the rural and farming sector. Audio