Morning Report

And when speaking to Laura, the Uganda Cricket Association chief executive Justine Ligyalingi said he was bitterly disappointed by the two players. Audio

The body that runs cricket in Uganda has confirmed two of its national team members have disappeared in New Zealand and the men's visas will expire today. Audio

The Winter Olympics will formally kick off in Russia with a spectacular opening ceremony tomorrow morning, but they will be held amid tight security. Audio

John Key expects to discuss ongoing leaks from the fugitive American whistle-blower Edward Snowden, during discussions with his Australian counterpart in Sydney today. Audio

The Coronation Street actor William Roache has been cleared of rape and indecent assault charges by a jury. Audio

Listening to that is the Minister for Treaty Negotiations, Chris Finlayson. Audio

The government has been accused of creating further divisions within New Zealand's largest iwi, Ngapuhi, by offering a cash incentive to speed up a treaty settlement. Audio

News from the business sector including a market report. Audio

In Christchurch, Waitangi Day held special meaning for 25 people who became New Zealand citizens. Audio

A Ngapuhi hapu leader says no amount of money will be enough to smooth over the tribe's internal divisions over who has the right to negotiate a Treaty settlement. Audio

The iwi at the tip of the far north, Ngati Kuri, will sign its deed of settlement with the Crown today; One of the new Charter schools will start its academic year with a tour of marae in Ngapuhi… Read more Audio

News from the rural and farming sector. Audio