Morning Report

On today's episode, New Zealand search and rescue crews in Vanuatu are still hopeful they can find survivors in Port Vila's collapsed buildings, Liam Lawson will be racing for the Red Bull Formula 1… 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

Our Hollywood correspondent, Sandro Monetti, has been keeping tabs on things for us throughout the year. Monetti spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

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

Earlier this week the former Black Caps captain Tim Southee signed off from international cricket, with New Zealand's record win over England in Hamilton. Southee spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

Traffic is back flowing on State Highway 1 through Mangamuka Gorge in the far north. North Chamber president Tim Robinson spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

We hear from ACT Party leader David Seymour and and Te Pāti Māori co-leader Rawiri Waititi. Audio

The Waitangi National Trust chair says the government is missing an opportunity to build nationhood after the prime minister said he won't be attending Waitangi commemorations next year. Waitangi… Read more Audio

New Zealand search and rescue specialists in Vanuatu are still hopeful they can find survivors in Port Vila's collapsed buildings. Vanuatu Business Resilience Council chairperson Glen Craig spoke to… Read more Audio

There was only one person Liam Lawson was going to call when he found out that he was going to drive for the Red Bull Formula One team. Audio

First Up's Leonard Powell decided to get festive and took a trip out to the Auckland International Airport to meet people reuniting at the gate, Love Actually style. Audio