Morning Report

Israeli air strikes have blasted Beirut overnight. The strikes have been described as some of the heaviest bombing of the Lebanese capital since the conflict between Hezbollah and Israel escalated… Read more Audio

Dunedin is continuing its recovery this morning after being battered by destructive floods. Dunedin mayor Jules Radich spoke to Guyon Espiner. Audio

The government has lifted the lid on the 149 proposals selected for its Fast-Track Approvals Bill. Regional Development Minister Shane Jones spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

Labour and environmental groups are scathing about the government's list of fast-track projects saying it's a dark day for nature and democracy. Political reporter Anneke Smith has more. Audio

Samoan locals say oil from the shipwreck extends several kilometres along the coast. Manu Percival from the South Coast of Samoa's main island Upolu spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

The Defence Minister says she wants to know why the Navy's dedicated seabed mapping ship the HMNZS Manawanui, hit a reef and sank off Samoa's main island Upolu. Minister of Defence Judith Collins… Read more Audio

The Penrith Panthers have won an unprecedented fourth straight NRL title after beating the Melbourne Storm 14-6 in last night's grand final in Sydney. Audio

Business news for 7 October 2024 Audio

After days of downpours sent flood waters rushing through homes and slips spilling down roads in Dunedin and Clutha, the clean up is now underway. Our reporter Lauren Crimp paid South Dunedin a visit.

An update on what's happening in the sports world with Leonard Powell . Audio

News from the rural farming sector. Audio

Latest news from Radio New Zealand's business team. Audio