Morning Report

Consultation on a proposed bill that would determine how the Government makes regulations closes on Monday, January 13. Auckland University's Emeritus Professor Jane Kelsey spoke to Paddy Gower. Read more Audio

Thousands of firefighters are working desperately to contain deadly wildfires raging across Los Angeles. New Zealand's Consul-General Katja Ackerley spoke to Paddy Gower. Audio

At least sixteen people are dead and over 12,000 buildings have burnt down from the deadly fires burning Los Angeles. Journalist David Farrier spoke to Paddy Gower. Audio

The first day of the Australian Open served up disappointment for some tennis fans, with five singles matches called off due to rain. Tennis correspondent Dave Worsley spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio

US special counsel Jack Smith, who led two federal cases against president-elect Donald Trump, has resigned. New York correspondent Sally Patterson spoke to Paddy Gower. Audio

Kiwis can expect the cool summer to continue for at least another week. Meteorologist John Law spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio

One kiwi currently living in Los Angeles says she's "constantly on edge" whilst the deadly fires continue to spread. Kiwi music artist and tour manager Poppy Tohill spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio

From Monday morning, the Desert Road will be closed for approximately two months. The closure is part of Waka Kotahi's Tirau to Waiouru Accelerated Maintenance project. Waka Kotahi regional manager of… Read more Audio

Abuse in care survivors are calling on the government to announce its long-awaited plans for redress. Timothy Brown has more. Audio

Many Aucklanders will be returning to work on Monday, but they won't be able to use train services until later this month. Auckland Transport's Director of Public Transport Stacey Van Der Putten spoke… Read more Audio

Police have confirmed that two people who fell, one fatally, from a Coromandel Cliff over the weekend were both under-18. Thames-Coromandel mayor Len Salt spoke to Paddy Gower. Audio

Feedback on the proposed Regulatory Standards Bill closes on Monday night, and critics are saying it would entrench ACT Party ideology in the country's constitutional framework. Political reporter… Read more Audio