Morning Report

The Prime Minister is set to wrap up his brief time in Samoa with some sore points still to be worked through. Political reporter Giles Dexter reported from Apia. Audio

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

A bill aimed at reforming alcohol laws has been introduced to Parliament. The Sale and Supply of Alcohol Amendment Bill will allow licensed premises to remain open beyond normal hours for significant… Read more Audio

Nicola Willis is in for the Prime Minister who is in Samoa; With the conflict in the Middle East continuing, warnings over increasing costs of fuel and groceries; There's also warnings the conflict… Read more Audio

We cross the ditch to Sydney to talk to our correspondent Emma Cropper. Audio

It's one of the most colourful and culturally vibrant events on Tamaki Makaurau's calendar - the Pasifika Festival. Over the weekend, the event returned to Western Springs Lakeside Park, celebrating… Read more Audio

The red carpet is being rolled out, the champagne is on ice and Hollywood is ready to crown the year's best movie. This afternoon the 98th annual Academy Awards will kick off in Los Angeles, hosted by… Read more Audio

An update on what's happening in the sports world with Joe Porter. Audio

The latest market updates and news from RNZ's business team. Audio

Non-financial benefit sanctions are meant to be a way to prompt people back to meeting their obligations - without cutting their benefits. But new data shows that since they became an option, there… Read more Audio

Two mothers whose teenage children spent a week hopping around mahjong venues want tighter regulations for under 18s. The popular Chinese game, which involves four players and 144 tiles, can be played… Read more Audio

Gift cards sold from today must last at least three years, or clearly show they don't expire. Commerce Commission Principal Compliance Advisor Grant MacIntosh spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio