Morning Report

The Middle East may be where the tradition of Christmas came from but life is tough for the Christians who remain there. Audio

Mortgage rates look set to rise further in 2014, Interest rates set to rise next year, Settlement in leaky school buildings case - could more cases follow? 'Twitter aunties' help a south Auckland… Read more Audio

Time to chat to our Melbourne correspondent Phil Kafcaloudes. Audio

A decidedly drizzly Christmas Day is being predicted for much of the country so why not use the time to become your family's Scrabble champion? Audio

It's set to be a soggy Christmas Day for much of the country, perfect weather for a roast lunch indoors. Audio

A political inquiry into the health and happiness of Maori children has made almost 50 recommendations to improve the lives of tamariki; The Labour Party contender for the Tai Hauauru seat, Adrian… Read more Audio

The Mayor of Bethlehem is trying to convince tourists that there is room at the inn. Audio

Anti-government protesters in Thailand have marched to the prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra's home as rallies blocked intersections and shut down the centre of Bangkok. Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio

It has been a bumpy ride for those working in the film industry, but they recieved a boost with the announcement another American movie will be made here in 2014. Audio

The ACT Party leader, John Banks, is adamant he is ending 2013 with his head held high, despite facing charges of filing a false electoral return when he contested the Auckland mayoralty in 2010. Audio