Morning Report

Varying linguistic skills among some new Maori translators have promoted an overhaul of the way they're licensed; All Kura Kaupapa Maori in Christchurch will stay open, despite the launch of a new… Read more Audio

In a surprise move, Telecom has announced that will rebrand itself later this year, changing its name to 'Spark.' Audio

The Super Rugby season kicks off for the New Zealand teams tonight with the two-time defending champion Chiefs taking on the Crusaders. Audio

A panel of health experts is drawing up guidelines on how to restrict the sale and advertising of sugary drinks, including proposing a twenty-per-cent tax. Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio

The Labour MP Shane Jones says Ngapuhi Treaty claim could be the largest settlement yet at 250-million dollars. Audio

A coroner has been told how two Canadian tourists died after their campervan became trapped between two landslips in bad weather near Haast. Audio

Three years on from the earthquakes that crippled Christchurch's infrastructure, the city has yet to see costings and timeframes for the delivery of a revamped transport system for the central city. Audio

Three years on from the February 22nd Christchurch earthquake hundreds of businesses are still waiting for their insurance claims to be settled. Audio

A former High Commissioner to London, criticised in an inquiry into the leaking of documents about the foreign affairs ministry, has spoken publicly about the investigation for the first time. Audio

The Commerce Minister says he's now receiving complaints from suppliers claiming questionable tactics when dealing with the Countdown supermarket chain, but they don't go as far as the allegations… Read more Audio