Morning Report

The Government is changing the law so a coward punch, or king hit, is a specified offence with jail terms of between eight years and life. Walk without Fear Trust Spokesperson Mike Angove spoke to… Read more Audio

Foodbanks already struggling with demand are bracing for a winter surge and calling on the government for guaranteed permanent funding. Amy Williams has the story. Audio

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

Market Update for 1 July 2025 Audio

Wellington's metropolitan councils have agreed to replace beleaguered Wellington Water with a new stand-alone entity. Lower Hutt mayor Campbell Barry, who chairs the Wellington Water Committee, says… Read more Audio

Te Pati Maori MP Takutai Moana Natasha Kemp is being laid to rest at Opaea Marae near Taihape. Political reporter Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

The US Senate is back debating Donald Trump's "big, beautiful bill" this morning, after a long weekend of late-night negotiations and changes. POLITICO's Senior Legal Affairs Reporter Josh Gerstein… Read more Audio

An investigation by the Auditor-General has found Defence Force staff accepted gifts and hospitality from commercial suppliers, potentially undermining the integrity of those contracts. David Lemmon… Read more Audio

Lulu Sun has been unable to reproduce last year's fairytale run at Wimbledon, with the New Zealander knocked out in the first round of singles play Audio

An award-wining landscape designer has weighed into a stoush over the felling of a 100 year old pohutukawa to clear it from powerlines in New Plymouth. Our Taranaki Whanganui reporter Robin Martin has… Read more Audio

Far North foodies are celebrating a big win at the nation's top hospitality awards. Northland reporter Peter de Graaf checks out the mood, and the menu, in Kaitaia's Peekaboo Backyard Eatery. Audio

Forensic evidence in the Khandallah murder trial shows blood spatters at the base of a bedroom wall indicating a blow was dealt while the victim lay on the floor. Reporter Kate Green spoke to Corin… Read more Audio