Morning Report

Fire Crews in Onehunga have spent the night at the scene of Wednesday's huge rubbish and recycling plant fire and will remain there for most of Thursday.

Wednesday's fire at the facility resulted in… Read more Audio

US Senate Majority leader Chuck Schumer is expected to force a vote on a stripped-down aid package for Israel and Ukraine.

The bill originally contained provisions to address security at the… Read more Audio

The United States' top diplomat has sat down with Israeli and Palestinian officials as he continues efforts to negotiate a ceasefire in Gaza.

Antony Blinken has already visited Egypt and Qatar to… Read more Audio

Many Wellington dog owners are surprised to learn their four-legged mates are not welcome on city beaches over summer.

So, on a hot day when a pup needs to cool their paws in the surf, they might… Read more Audio

The owners of plug-in hybrid electric vehicles are looking into removing the electric plugs, to avoid the Government's new road user charges.

One owner in rural Marlborough says if he doesn't, it… Read more Audio

Fiji's former prime minister Frank Bainimarama has spent the night in jail after being charged with abuse of office.

Bainimarama's former attorney-general, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum, and the country's… Read more Audio

Dozens of firefighters are returning to a fire near Waipara this morning, to make sure there is no chance of it re-igniting.

Reporter Niva Chittock spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Read more Audio

Three southern mayors are pleading for the Government to offer real answers to a looming decade of big rate hikes, now the cost of three waters is back on their books.

The coalition Government has… Read more Audio