Morning Report

New Zealand violinist Natalie Lin has made it through to the top six semi-finalists in the 2013 Michael Hill International Violin Competition after a gruelling overture in Queenstown. You can follow… Read more Audio

Over the next few weeks we're going to be rolling out some new bird calls on Morning Report, which come from New Zealand Birds Online. Audio

Tuhoe will sign its Treaty settlement today - a package a hapu is describing as 'cheap and nasty'; An Auckland based kuia - described as a guardian of taonga Maori - has become a Dame Companion of the… Read more Audio

Seven months after a senior judge declared it untenable for New Zealand not to have a specific criminal charge for domestic violence, the Government hasn't considered any change. Audio

One of New Zealand's deadliest drivers is to walk out of prison today a free man, despite concerns he may re-offend. Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio

Rugby Sevens coach Sir Gordon Tietjens is one of four knights announced in the Queens Birthday honours yesterday. Audio

Professor Albert Wendt, the recipient of New Zealand's highest honour says his family, former students and the Samoan community are over the moon he has been made a member of the Order of New Zealand.

The Greens believe the tide is turning against National, and that they have a real chance of being in a position to form a government with Labour after next year's election. Audio

The family of Mihinui Tamiana say they're still coming to terms with their grief over the death of the 14 year old in Rotorua over the weekend. Audio

The union representing prison officers says the gang members who sparked Saturday's riot at Spring Hill prison should never have been at the rehabilitation facility. Audio