Morning Report

Hoteliers and bar owners in Christchurch are flat out and the finishing touches are being placed on Hagley Oval in time for the Cricket World Cup opening ceremony. Audio

With less than a week to the first Cricket World Cup match, the Labour Party is crying no-ball over the number of foreigners being employed to broadcast it. Audio

Medical laboratory workers want public hospital labs in the Wellington region upgraded, but they want more openness around the process. Audio

The woman who set up a Christchurch trust for troubled young people is determined to carry on despite claims the trust is doubling as a men's sex club. Audio

The increased number of trains planned for Auckland's rail network is stirring up concern from lobbyists, who say the city's killer level crossings will become more hazardous than ever. Audio

Houses near to a large fire at an industrial building in Timaru have been evacuated over concerns that chemicals in the smoke may be dangerous. Audio

Jordan has launched dozens of airstrikes against Islamic State following last week's brutal execution of one of its fighter pilots. Audio

A District Health Board is going to court today to seek guardianship of a nine-year-old boy, whose father refuses to treat him for HIV. Audio

Phil Twyford speaks with Susie Ferguson. Audio

Prime Minister John Key speaks with Guyon Espiner. Audio

Liberal MPs and senators will vote this morning whether to declare the prime minister's job - and that of his deputy - vacant. Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio