Morning Report

Catch up with the latest headlines from around the world with RNZ's Alice Wilkins. Audio

A Gisborne helicopter pilot helping with the East Coast civil defence response says treacherous weather has made flying conditions tough, as floods cut off roads and isolate communities. George Spence… Read more Audio

Emergency crews have been working through the night searching for people missing after a landslide at Mount Maunganui; Emergency teams have been searching overnight for several people trapped under a… Read more Audio

From curling to cross country skiing and bobsleighing - the 25th Winter Olympics are nearly upon us. Marty Toomey, who is the Chef de Mission leading team New Zealand spoke to Melissa Chan-Green. Audio

Europe Correspondent Lucy Thomson spoke to Lauren Crimp. Audio

An update on what's happening in the sports world with Bridget Tunnicliffe Audio

Politicians will this morning be travelling Ratana Pa south of Whanganui for the annual celebrations, which traditionally mark the start of the political year. Maori News Reporter Pokere Paewai spoke… Read more Audio

The start of the year can be a tough time financially for many families. Research this week has shown lots of us are already feeling stressed about everything from holiday costs to back to school… Read more Audio

Members of the lower North Island's Riversdale community have come together in an outpouring of support for a teen who suffered a horrific spinal injury while swimming just after New Year. Bill… Read more Audio

Gisborne is in clean-up mode again after heavy rain and flooding caused major damage, leaving some areas cut off and roads blocked by slips and debris. Gisborne's mayor Rehette Stoltz spoke to Lauren… Read more Audio

Emergency teams have been searching overnight for several people trapped under a landslide at Mount Maunganui. Tauranga Mayor Mahe Drysdale spoke to Melissa Chan-Green. Audio

Acrobats, juggling and flying trapeze artists will fill Christchurch's CBD for the next ten days as the World Buskers Festival returns to town. Anna Sargent reports. Audio