Morning Report

A Tauranga charter boat operator says the wreck of the container ship, Rena, is toxic and must be removed. Audio

Christchurch schools to rally against closures and mergers today, Hekia Parata says decisions are not yet final, Government defends decision to keep soldiers in Afghanistan, PM confident report will… Read more Audio

Time to chat to our Melbourne correspondent Phil Kafcaloudes. Audio

The medieval sound of splintering lances and thundering hooves rang out at an international jousting tournament this weekend. Audio

Seddon Park continues to be a lucky venue for the Black Caps, with last night's one day international victory against England. Audio

A Hutt City councillor says the Government needs to pump more funding into cycleways in Wellington to prevent more cyclists from being hit and killed by vehicles. Audio

Whanganui iwi says they see the benefits of a Whanau Ora crime reduction strategy, but suggest the Government maybe trying to re-invent the wheel; A Maori Tertiary Institute in Whakatane disputes an… Read more Audio

In a world first, teenage boys in Australia are about to be vaccinated against the human papilloma virus that causes cervical cancer. Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio

Thousands of people dressed up to the nines were in Napier this weekend for the 25th Art Deco weekend. Audio

The Lyttleton tunnel is having to be shut hundreds of times a month to allow the transfer of dangerous goods that should be carried on a coastal road. Audio