Ben Strang

Jai Opetaia v David Nyika: the NZ boxer prepares for the world title challenge. And there's a potential split in the world of cricket. Ben Strang wraps up the latest sports news with Morning Report's… Audio

The Blackcaps cruised to victory over Sri Lanka at Wellington's Basin Reserve yesterday. The visitors were bowled out for just 178, Matt Henry taking four wickets, before Will Young scored an unbeaten… 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… Audio

The country's second most senior police officer is on leave pending an investigation. Reporter Ben Strang spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

In today's episode, Despite the controversial first reading of the Treaty Principles bill, it is now part of a six month select committee process that is unlikely to go any further, the national… Audio

New Zealand cricketer Tim Southee is set to retire from test cricket next month, at the end of the Black Caps series against England. RNZ's resident cricket commentator Ben Strang spoke to Charlotte… Audio

In today's episode, St John's responds to calls for stab proof vests to be made widely available as police withdraw from mental health callouts; wild weather is set to continue over the long weekend… Audio

There's a big weekend of sport on the horizon, rugby, cricket, netball, league, basketball, football, F1, and much, much more happening. Ben Strang spoke to RNZ sports reporter Joe Porter. Audio

The White Ferns are T20 cricket world champions after beating South Africa by 32 runs in the final in Dubai. RNZ's Ben Strang spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

In a huge weekend in sport, New Zealand won the America's Cup, the Black Caps beat India in India, the Silver Ferns beat Australia and now the White Ferns are playing in the T20 World Cup Final in… Audio

The White Ferns look on track to win the T20 World Cup in Sharjah - RNZ's Ben Strang reports from the UAE Audio

On today's episode, former New Zealand Prime Minister Helen Clark has told the Security Council it has got to be able to enforce its own resolutions on the Israel-Gaza conflict to be credible, the… Audio

The Bluebridge ferry Connemara is this morning safely tied up at Pipitea wharf in Wellington after losing power last night in the middle of Cook Strait and having to be towed back to port by two tugs… Audio

The Bluebridge ferry Connemara with 88 people on board, lost all power at out around ten-thirty last night, not long into its freight sailing bound for Picton. Reporter Ben Strang spoke to Ingrid… Audio

The Bluebridge ferry Connemara lost all power out around ten-thirty, not long into its freight sailing bound for Picton and drifted for two hours. Reporter Ben Strang spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

The Bluebridge ferry Connemara has made it back to Wellington after losing power and drifting for more than two hours in Cook Strait on Thursday night. Reporter Ben Strang spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

On today's episode, our correspondent in the USA provides the latest on an apparent assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump; Workplace Relations and Safety Minister, Brooke van Velden… Audio

The Accident Compensation Corporation will need to cover a near $1 billion hole in revenue it collects from levies, with consultation beginning today on new rates. Ben Strang spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

On today's episode, threats to New Zealand's national security are increasingly likely to come from within New Zealand - be it disgruntled government employees or those who are in desperate need of… Audio