Morning Report

A public transport expert says cities around the world are struggling to change their infrastructure for the needs of public transport. A public transport alliance has flown in a Dutch expert to talk about the challenges in delivering better mobility networks. Anya Fielding hopped on board to meet him.

Tararua District Council has taken on community feedback and won't be hurrying to meet the government's deadline on amalgamation. Mayor Scott Gilmore spoke to John Campbell.

Rescuers in Japan have had to contend with more than 100 aftershocks following the 7.1 magnitude earthquake that struck in the Kumamoto Prefecture on Tuesday. Japan Times journalist Elizabeth Beattie spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

The future of New Zealand's food security is shaping up to be a key election issue this year, meanwhile all eyes will be on today's national wool auction to see if the market can regain its footing. The rural news with Gianina Schwanecke.

An early morning sports news update.

The US company at the sharp end of the first fully autonomous AI hack has revealed what it was like. Phil Pennington reports

Catch up with the latest headlines from around the world with our correspondent James Gooderson.

The redevelopment of Scott Base is finally set to get under way. Antarctica New Zealand chair Leon Grice spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Political Panel: Nicola Willis and Vanushi Walters; Former Defence Minister on Russian man's alleged spying for NZ; Under-16s social media ban: Tensions brew within coalition; Japan earthquake: People missing in collapsed buildings; Music promoter sees potential in revamped Western Springs Bowl

Castle Street's 'The Feisty Goat' flat is freezing and damp. It's the subject of a case study by Aero Solutions, which has developed air sealing technology. Its founder Chris Caigel spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.