Morning Report

The Government is today expected to announce plans for a major overhaul of the courts. Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

On the back of the story we brought you yesterday about Samoan migrants' substandard living conditions, Immigration New Zealand is being accused of ignoring the basic needs of migrant workers from the… Read more Audio

The Prime Minister jets off to Los Angeles today, to promote the New Zealand film industry, but there is some doubt in the sector about the value of the trip. Audio

Serious doubts have been raised about a report by a Saudi news agency that the deadly fire at Doha's Villagio mall in May was planned by the Syrian government. Audio

John Key says the complaint by the Green party is a political stunt. The Green Party co-leader, Russel Norman, rejects that. Audio

The Prime Minister says the police have little choice but to investigate the illegal surveillance of Kim Dotcom by government spies, but says the inquiry may be viewed by some as a waste of their… Read more Audio

Taxpayers and local businesses have emerged as the main losers of the Government settlement, says Tauranga Mayor Stuart Crosby. Audio

In a new development on the Rena disaster - an external and independent inquiry is expected to be launched this week, almost a year after the ship ran aground in Tauranga waters, spilling oil and… Read more Audio

A Ministry of Education test of teachers' understanding of the national standards has exposed a shocking error rate, casting doubt on the accuracy of school results put online last week. Audio

News from the business sector including a market report. Audio

The Prime Minister says the police have little choice but to investigate the government spy agency for its unlawful surveillance of Kim Dotcom, but he says the inquiry may be viewed by some as a waste… Read more Audio