Morning Report

For years climate scientists have warned us to expect more extreme weather - now, it seems, we're living through it. Chris Brandolino is a Principal Scientist at Earth Sciences New Zealand, formally… Read more Audio

Very young children with cystic fibrosis could soon access funded medicines with the potential to add decades to their lives. Christchurch couple Edward and Emily Harrington-Ashton's 20 month-old-… Read more Audio

Coromandel locals say the heavy rain that blocked roads and left communities isolated was the worst in 30-years. Thames Coromandel mayor Peter Revell spoke to Melissa Chan-Green. Audio

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

Retailers have reported a disappointing December for sales, saying they believe consumers are still keeping spending tight. Retail NZ chief executive Carolyn Young spoke to Lauren Crimp. Audio

A Tairua man has described waking to screams before finding his elderly neighbours trapped and covered in mud. RNZ's Field Correspondent Charlotte Cook spoke to Melissa Chan-Green. Audio

Witnesses have described the noise and the confusion as the Mauao slip came down. Rowan Quinn reports. Audio

Emergency crews have been working through the night searching for people missing after a landslide at Mount Maunganui. Emergency Management and Recovery Minister Mark Mitchell spoke to Lauren Crimp. Audio

An early morning update from RNZ's business team. Audio

Polar region experts are warning that US threats over Greenland could also have ramifications for Antarctica, including New Zealand's interests there. Climate Change correspondent Kate Newton reports.

An immigration advisor says he's seeing a noticeable increase in Asian Americans exploring visa options to New Zealand, with some citing safety concerns and political tensions in the US. Howie Yin… Read more Audio

Landslides have cut off the main access roads to Oakura in Northland, leaving a steep and narrow emergency road as the only way in or out. Oakura Community Hall chairman Glenn Ferguson spoke to Lauren… Read more Audio