Morning Report

Finance Minister and National's deputy leader Nicola Willis stood in for Christopher Luxon for his weekly interview. Audio

The Clutha District in Southland bore the brunt of gale-force winds that one farmer has described as being like a hurricane, during a storm that's savaged parts of the country since Thursday. The… Read more Audio

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

The latest market updates and news from RNZ's business team. Audio

Is it time to rethink the private purchase and use of fireworks? Waimakariri Mayor Dan Gordon spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

The Police Commissioner is on a mission to bring home officers who have traded Aotearoa for Australia. Richard Chambers spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

A first responder and local farmer believes it's a miracle no one was hurt in the devastating storm that hit Clutha, but he's warning there will be injuries in the clean up. RNZs Charlotte Cook is in… Read more Audio

RNZ can reveal the Labour Party has agreed to campaign on a capital gains tax, or CGT, covering just property - excluding the family home and farms. Acting political editor Craig McCulloch spoke to… Read more Audio

An early morning update from RNZ's business team. Audio

Health officials are expecting the measles outbreak to continue to grow - as cases rise to 10 nationwide. Health Minister Simeon Brown spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

US President Donald Trump has touched down in Tokyo, where he will meet with Japan's first female prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, who was elected just last week. Nick Harper spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

The latest rural news with Gianina Schwanecke. Audio