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A new storm bearing down on the country is already affecting Northland. Heavy rain and wind is lashing the very top of the country, thanks to a low-pressure system lying to the west of the North… Audio

Think of a corset and your mind probably settles on something tight and uncomfortable. Almost the antithesis of the stretchy pants we've all got used to in the pandemic! Kathryn speaks to Dr Sarah… Audio, Gallery

Italy will go to the polls for a snap election in September after the government of Mario Draghi - the country's sixth Prime Minister in 10 years - collapsed. Seamus talks to Kathryn about why so much… Audio

Amid a skills shortage, there's concern more needs to be done to increase the number of women working in construction. As of mid last year, 2.6% of building roles and 8% of trade and technical roles… Audio

There's disarray in the fishing industry with massive under-staffing affecting the processing of wet fish. It's hoki season and despite efforts to hire more people, the labour is just not there One of… Audio

We cross the ditch to Canberra to talk to our correspondent Kerry-Anne Walsh. Audio

One New Zealand athlete is in isolation in Birmingham ahead of the Commonwealth Games, which start this Friday morning.

There are very few Covid protocols in Birmingham and a positive test won't… Audio

Filipe Manu has won the Lexus Song Quest, Aotearoa's most prestigious opera competition. '

Manu won a $20,000 cash prize, plus a $27,000 study scholarship and international travel worth up to $3000.

One New Zealand athlete is in isolation in Birmingham ahead of the Commonwealth Games, which start this Friday morning.

There are very few Covid protocols in Birmingham and a positive test won't… Audio

A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio

Authorities are adamant that despite another fatal crash on the Napier-Taupō highway, the national strategy to cut road deaths actually works.

The speed limit on the road was cut to 80km/h five… Audio

Some Nelson homeowners will face a shock when their next rates bill arrives this week as it could be significantly higher than expected.

Many were told the hike was likely to only be in the single… Audio

The combined impact of Covid-19 and winter illnesses is expected to continue to put pressure on schools, as the third term begins today.

Sickness forced widespread school and class closures last… Audio

One New Zealand athlete is in isolation in Birmingham days out from the Commonwealth Games Audio

Some Green Party members believe James Shaw is failing to push hard enough to save the planet, and is too conservative.

Mr Shaw failed to get the backing of 75% of voting delegates to stay in the… Audio

Auckland's mayor, Phil Goff, says the actions of anti-government protesters who shut down part of Auckland's motorway on Saturday, "put lives at risk".

The protest was led by Destiny Church leader… Audio

Political donations to both Labour and National are to come under scrutiny over the coming weeks as a High Court trial gets underway in Auckland today. Seven people are facing charges laid by the… Audio

Stats New Zealand is rejecting criticism that law changes will erode its independence. Former chief statistician Len Cook told Morning Report last week that a bill before parliament opens the way for… Audio

The All Blacks dropped another bombshell yesterday, announcing forwards coach John Plumtree and attacking coach Brad Mooar have been cut from their roles with the team, following public outcry at the… Audio

Former members of The Plymouth Brethren Church are calling for it to be stripped of its charitable status, which allows it to claim millions of dollars in tax breaks each year.

The secretive… Audio

Schools reopen for the third term today and principals are worried staff shortages and winter illnesses will be every bit as bad as last term.

They warn some teachers and students were at breaking… Audio

"I'm not done yet".

Ousted Green Party co-leader James Shaw has confirmed he will stand again for the role.

A third of voting members chose to reopen nominations rather than re-elect him as… Audio

The Green Party is down to one leader after nearly a third of voting members chose to reopen nominations rather than re-elect James Shaw at the party's general meeting on Saturday.

He's yet to… Audio

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