Morning Report

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio

A nationwide survey shows Maori high school students have cut back on cigarettes and alcohol, despite financial stress and fewer job opportunities. Audio

The Wellington City Council has voted to bring its parking services back in-house in a move that could mean parking wardens will be paid the Living Wage. Audio

The judge in the Helen Milner trial is expected to sum up today at the High Court in Christchurch before the jury retires to consider its verdict. Audio

Bar managers say they are expecting the very worst when the new alcohol laws for earlier trading hours come into full effect tonight. Audio

The Labour spokesperson for Primary Industries is accusing Federated Farmers of hypocrisy. Audio

A vote in Russian parliament tomorrow could mean the end of legal proceedings against the 28 Greenpeace activists and two freelance journalists who are charged with hooliganism. Audio

The Australian cricketers have reclaimed the Ashes, beating England by 150 runs in the third test at the WACA. Audio

The New Zealand Herald has called for Len Brown to resign in its editorial published today on the front page of the paper. Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

The Government says it's on track to deliver a surplus in 2015 - and the growing economy will bring more jobs and higher wages. Audio