US restores blockade on Iran, Trump drops 20% fee threat
The US military says it has reimposed its blockade of Iranian ports in response to Iran’s attacks on…
Police announce system review after concerns over senior officer’s case handling
Sam Sherwood on review of police child abuse cases Morning Report Police will review their systems used to…
RNZ-Reid Research poll: Would a new leader save National or Labour?
Most voters remain unconvinced a new leader would help boost National or Labour’s election chances, although support for…
US military renews strikes on Iran while tankers come under attack in Strait of Hormuz
By Enas Alashray, Elwely Elwelly, Tala Ramadan and Katharine Jackson, Reuters The US military carried out a third…
‘I wasn’t a threat’ – man tasered by police as he holds arms out to surrender
A man was left with two broken ribs and needed six weeks off work after being tasered by…
Dame Lydia Ko to headline NZ Women’s Golf Open after 10-year hiatus
The New Zealand Women’s Golf Open will return from a 10-year hiatus next year with Dame Lydia Ko…
Man paralysed during dental treatment still waiting for answers
Clyde MacLean walked into an Auckland clinic for his third and final dental treatment – but he was…
Trans Corrections officer settles landmark human rights case against employer
An unprecedented human rights case between a transgender employee and the Department of Corrections has been settled. In…
Population growth from migration turned negative in May
Population growth from migration stalled in May, with slightly more people leaving the country long term than arrived…
Fears crime in central Auckland could spoil City Rail Link’s reputation
Some residents on Auckland’s Karangahape Road fear antisocial behaviour will spoil the City Rail Link’s reputation before it…
‘This is about identity’: Court challenge to puberty blocker ban begins
A group challenging a ban on puberty blockers has told a court that the decision was not –…
Athletics: Kerr leaves Commonwealth Games high jump title defence up in the air
High jumper Hamish Kerr will travel to Glasgow for the Commonwealth Games, but whether he will attempt to…