Morning Report

Split infinitives, long sentences and the word that are all off-limits to those who draft letters and speeches for the Attorney-General and Government Minister, Chris Finlayson. Audio

India began its tour of New Zealand last night and were beaten by 24 runs in the first One Day International in Napier. Audio

Tours of New Zealand by top-ranked cricket nations could become rare events if a proposal to change the way the game is governed is put into place. Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

The Finance Minister Bill English comments on World Economic Forum. Audio

The World Economic Forum says the widening gap between rich and poor is the biggest threat to the global economy in the next decade, as the world's elite gather for their annual meeting later this… Read more Audio

Protesters and riot police have clashed in the Ukrainian capital Kiev, as tens of thousands of people gathered in defiance of a new law banning rallies. Audio

The Auckland Mayor Len Brown has this morning outlined his top priorities for the year. Audio

The tail end of Cyclone June is expected to reach New Zealand late today, bringing heavy rain and strong winds. Audio

Civil Aviation Authority investigators will arrive at the site of a fiery plane crash in Canterbury this morning to try to piece together what caused yesterday's fatal accident. Audio

Frantic efforts by beachgoers and paramedics failed to save the life of a seven year old boy who died yesterday after a hole he'd dug in the sand collapsed on him. Audio

Listen to the North Island weka. Audio