Morning Report

Taylormania has hit the southern hemisphere. The Swifties are out in the thousands.

The megastar's first show across the Tasman will be on Friday in Melbourne. But the fanfare is already here and… Read more Audio

The new Te Kaha Stadium in Christchurch is expected to bring $50 million per year to the Canterbury region.

Construction of the $683 million complex is full steam ahead after years of planning… Read more Audio

This year's Kathmandu Coast to Coast multisport race has seen two Wānaka locals claim the championship title.

The gruelling event sees competitors traverse from one side of the South Island… Read more Audio

The Labour Party is describing the AUKUS defence partnership as a China containment strategy, which could further militarise the Asia-Pacific.

New Zealand is considering joining pillar two of the… Read more Audio

Three million dollars of the $63 million going to Cyclone Gabrielle recovery efforts have been ring-fenced to remove woody debris in Wairoa.

Mayor Craig Little welcomed the announcement but cautioned… Read more Audio

An academic says a voluntary code of conduct for lobbyists might not achieve anything as it would have no consequences for breaches.

RNZ has obtained a Ministry of Justice document outlining a new… Read more Audio

A three-metre cavity under Tauranga's State Highway 29A is causing major disruption for commuters on Monday morning.

Emergency repair works are underway between Barkes Corner and the Oropi Road… Read more Audio

Dunedin swimmer Erika Fairweather has won her first ever World Championships gold medal.

The 20-year-old won the 400-metre freestyle final in Doha, finishing in just under four minutes.

Fairweather… Read more Audio

Keeping the Pacific nuclear-free, in line with the Rarotonga treaty, was a recurring theme from the leaders of Tonga, Cook Islands and Samoa to New Zealand's Pacific Mission.

Foreign Affairs Minister… Read more Audio