Morning Report

The world of competitive chess has crowned a new World Chess Champion. Morning Report producer and chess player Troy Matich has more. Audio

Thousands of supporters lined the streets of Taupō to cheer on the Ironman World Championships on Sunday. Taupō mayor David Trewavas spoke to Corin Dann Audio

The EU says it won't lift sanctions on Syria, despite calls for them to end after the removal of President Bashar al-Assad. BBC security correspondent Frank Gardner spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

Auckland FC remain unbeaten but have been held to their first draw. Audio

On today's episode, ACC levies will soon go up for earners, businesses and motor vehicle owners, the country's second most senior police officer is on leave pending an investigation, an inflammatory… Read more Audio

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

Listen to our weekly political panel. Audio

The Ministry of Regulation has announced a review of the hair dressing industry. Matt Forsman, owner of Matt Forsman Hair, spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

Lake Hāwea residents are questioning why police didn't launch a murder investigation until eight months after a woman's death. Reporter Tess Brunton spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio

Market Update for 13 December 2024 Audio

An inflammatory American influencer will be bringing her speaking tour to New Zealand, after the associate immigration minister overturned an earlier rejection of her visa application on Thursday… Read more Audio