Morning Report

Senior Sergeant Lyn Fleming, the first policewoman killed in the line of duty in New Zealand, has been farewelled in an emotional funeral service in Nelson on Thursday. Police Commissioner Richard… Read more Audio

The Breakers have snapped a four game losing streak but they don't have much time to bask in the victory with less than 48 hours between games. Audio

There are many things you don't expect in life, a deer eating your rose bush is one of them. Deer Stalking Association chief executive Gwyn Thurlow spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio

Fifth seed Daniil Medvedev lost to world number 121 American teenager Learner Tien in a mammoth five set match that lasted four hours and forty-nine minutes - finishing at 2.55am local time. Tennis… Read more Audio

The brazen theft of $75,000 worth of fencing from Auckland's North Shore has left locals worried about safety and ratepayers fuming about footing the bill. Upper Harbour Local Board deputy chairperson… Read more Audio

The Justice Committee will listen to 80 hours of oral submissions on the controversial Treaty Principles Bill, over the course of a month. Justice committee chairperson James Meager spoke to Paddy… Read more Audio

Sailors from around the world are in Auckland's harbour making their final preparations for the weekend's grand prix. Felix Walton has more. Audio

Friends, family and colleagues of slain Nelson police officer Lyn Fleming have spoken about a fearless leader who always managed to avoid the spotlight, while championing others. Samantha Gee reports.

Mental health nurses are calling on Health NZ to provide them with stab-proof vests and personal alarms due to a rising number of violent incidents. Nurses Organisation spokesperson and mental health… Read more Audio

A leading Māori paediatrician says a baby who died over the Christmas period of whooping cough was Māori and from a rural area. Paediatrician and chairman of the National Immunisation Taskforce Dr… Read more Audio

The deal negotiated between Israel and Hamas ensures at least 600 truckloads of humanitarian aid will enter Gaza every day of the ceasefire, with at least 50 of them carrying fuel. New Zealand aid… Read more Audio

The Breakers coach Petteri Koponen concedes he'd almost forgotten what winning feels like as his side snapped a four game losing streak in the NBL. Audio