Morning Report

A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio

As fears grow for even more Christians possibly captured by Islamic State, the movement's comparisons with Nazi Germany or the Soviet Union are being watered down. Audio

The Iraqi Ambassador to New Zealand says he's happy New Zealand has committed military troops to Iraq to help in the fight against Islamic State. Audio

Train services from Porirua to the city have been replaced by bus services due to a branch over the track. Audio

Early childhood centres say a tough new stance by food safety authorities means some could have to stop giving food to children. Audio

China is grabbing control of New Zealand's infant formula industry - halving the amount of exports and shutting smaller players out of the market, according to a group representing the exporters. Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

The Wellington City Council is proposing to raise rates and borrow more money to kickstart projects including a new film museum and a longer airport runway. Audio

People living on the South Island's west coast are so concerned about some of the driving by tourists that they're having to take matters into their own hands. Audio

Tourism New Zealand is defending the job it's doing in driving home the road safety message for to overseas visitors. Audio

The Iraqi Ambassador to New Zealand says he hopes New Zealand military trainers will be stationed in Iraq for months rather than years. Audio

The father of a boy who was given 10 times the intended amount of codeine before routine surgery, is appalled those who made the error have not been punished. Audio