New Zealand

The jury in the trial of a police officer accused of raping his colleague has heard closing addresses from both sides in the case.

The man, whose identity remains secret on appeal, is on trial in the… Audio

In Dunedin hundreds of green-costumed University of Otago students are celebrating St Patrick's Day despite requests to limit large parties.

It comes after the university urged students not to gather… Audio

All bets are off as SkyCity says it cannot rule out job losses. In an effort to protect its more than 5,000 staff, the company has turned off 40 percent of its pokies on its main casino gaming floor… Video, Audio

The government is unleashing a $12.1 billion torrent of spending in what it calls the largest peace-time economic plan in New Zealand's modern history.

The rescue package - designed to cushion the… Audio

A Pike River family member says he feels betrayed by a decision not to re-enter the main workings of the mine.

The announcement was made along with an extra $11 million to complete recovery of the… Audio

Events continue to grind to a halt due to Covid-19, with more tumbling from agriculture to theatre.

But others are trying to go ahead by sneaking under the threshold of what the government's… Audio

The forestry sector was the first to feel the effects of Covid-19 as ports in China prevented the offloading of logs and workers here faced the chop.

But slowly, there looks to be some signs of… Video, Audio

News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio

There are three new confirmed cases of Covid-19 in New Zealand, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 11, along with two probable cases.

Director-General of Health Ashley Bloomfield says… Video, Audio

Businesses in Wellington are welcoming the support package. Iko Iko gift shop on Cuba street has seen a sharp decline in foot traffic over the past couple of days. Co-owner Rose Bollinger told our… Video, Audio

The economic package to support the growing effects of the Covid-19 package has been welcomed by the business community. Andrew McRae reports. Audio

The government has administered the economy an unprecedented $12.1 billion shot to help those hit hard by the Covid-19 epidemic.

In what it calls the largest peacetime economic plan in New Zealand's… Video, Audio

Angus Vail is no stranger to Sunday Morning, having featured last year when he helped arrange a US fundraiser for the victims of the Christchurch mosque attacks. He returns to look at the coronavirus… Audio

Author Sarah Ell's new book Lost Wonders: Vanished Creatures of Aotearoa is an all-ages introduction to the vanished creatures of Aotearoa New Zealand, from the long extinct species to those now on… Audio

New podcast Widows of Shuhada shares the journey of four Muslim women widowed by the Christchurch mosque attacks that took place a year ago. Farah Talal is one of those women. She joins the show with… Audio

Kiwi Gary McLean is a Professor of Immunology at the London Metropolitan University. He says the news on the Covid-19 front continues to be hugely concerning. In fact, he says this outbreak is… Audio

Warning: Report contains information that may be distressing to listeners

The jury in the trial of a police officer accused of raping his colleague has heard three different versions of what happened… Audio

Business has nose-dived for a NZ souvenir maker who says shops are shutting and people are being laid off.

Tourism Industry boss Chris Roberts is calling on the government to lift the travel ban on… Video, Audio

The government here doesn't appear to be readying to follow in the United States footsteps with its Europe travel ban.

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says New Zealand has been tough and swift with… Audio