Morning Report

Obesity experts believe portion sizes are a key factor in rising obesity rates - and are suggesting smaller meals for smaller people. Professor of Global Health and Nutrition at Auckland University… Read more Audio

The Taxpayers Union is taking aim at government spending with a campaign that has finance minister Nicola Willis at its centre; The latest State of Cancer report says treatments are better and death… Read more Audio

An Auckland teen has blasted back into the record books - reclaiming the world's highest kitesurfing jump. Hugo Wigglesworth spoke to Corin Dann from South Africa. Audio

Wellington's Erskine Chapel, which is part of the former Erskine College, is being sold by developers the Wellington Company and may have a new owner as soon as today. Krystal Gibbens reports. Audio

Christchurch's new sports centre is being put to the test - hosting its first event before it opens to the public next week. Lead architect Daryl Maguire from Warren and Mahoney spoke to Ingrid… Read more Audio

An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio

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

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

Another IRD error has some people asking how much it's possible to trust the department's automated systems. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

A family violence specialist says she is regularly contacted by women who say their abusive partner has shared custody of their kids, and they wish they never left. Amy Williams reports. Audio

The Government has released a new app it says will make it easier and safer for people to access government services. Digitising Government and Public Service Minister Judith Collins spoke to Ingrid… Read more Audio

As people tighten their spending in tough economic times, it seems live music is still something people will shell out for. Rhythm and Vines co-founder and director Hamish Pinkham spoke to Corin Dann.