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Waka Kotahi backtracks on controversial call to downgrade expressway
The decision has been met with joy from local communities and councils.
Calling Home: Cath Lealand in Tokyo
Cath Lealand left New Zealand in her early 20s and has called Tokyo home for the past decade. Audio
'Devastating': Aussie jet setters urge travel insurance following Bali eruption deja vu
When Bali's Mount Lewotobi erupted, Teresa was ready, unlike in 2017, when she was stuck for days without a safety net. Audio
The Panel Expanded
An extra half hour with Wallace begins with a preview of Nights with host Emile Donovan and ends with some wonderful listener interaction. Wallace places a call to Alan Beck, member of the Taranaki… Audio
Pre-Matariki chaos descends on Auckland roads
Police have made an arrest after a stand-off in Mt Roskill, but road closures continue to cause headaches.
Immigration Minister quizzed over deportations, parent visas and Gaza
Scrutiny week is in full swing, and MPs have been quizzing the immigration minister, Erica Stanford. Gill Bonnett reports. Audio
'Addressing glaring gap': Cyclists to take buses across Harbour Bridge
Currently the only public transport option for those taking bikes across the harbour is to catch a ferry.
Realities of living in Northland's most flood-prone town
The region has been hit by drought, record rainfall and a cyclone just this year.
Info Center Cold Call
Jesse rings a random information centre across the motu to find the best things about their region. Audio
A new era in flight takes off in Hamilton
Hamilton once again has an international airport, with new flights to and from Australia beginning on Monday. Libby Kirkby-McLeod reports. Audio
Electrical fault causes airbridge malfunction
No members of the public were on the airbridge at the time.
Air India flight returns to Thai island after bomb threat
The pilot said they received a report of a bomb threat written inside the aircraft's bathroom.
Air NZ to start flights to new Western Sydney airport by mid-2027
Western Sydney International Airport is due to operate 24-hours a day without curfews.
Heading Off: Katie Fitzgerald in South Korea & Japan
Morning Report producer Katie Fitzgerald takes us on an overland adventure through South Korea & on to Japan. Audio
Power outages as stormy weather hits Bay of Plenty
Around 170 properties are affected in the region where a heavy rain warning remains in place. Audio
Govt injects a further $13 million into tourism
The government's making another pitch to get tourists to come here, with a $13 million investment. Mackenzie District Council acting mayor Karen Morgan spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Information Center Cold Call: Te Anau Fiordland
Every week Jesse cold calls a different information centre somewhere in Aotearoa. They don't know he's calling and he doesn't know who will answer the phone. Will it be a disaster or a lovely, fun… Audio
Missing Wellington nurse found in Bangkok
Wellington nurse Vanron Ngoun, known as Van, who disappeared while on holiday in Europe, has been found alive and well in Bangkok. Van's flatmate Clive Aspin spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Immigration Minister on new 'Parent Boost' visa
The government has announced a new 'parent boost visa'. From September, parents of New Zealand citizens and residents will be able to apply for a five-year visa, provided they meet specific… Audio
Govt announces new 'Parent Boost' visa
Migrant communities are hailing a new visa which will allow parents of New Zealand citizens and residents to visit multiple times over a five-year period. Political reporter Giles Dexter has more. Audio
