Morning Report

A respite is expected today for most of the country from the hot dry weather of late, but it's due to improve again in time for Waitangi Day. Audio

Pacific language preschools are struggling financially because more and more Pacific parents can't afford to pay fees. Audio

Auckland has a new public transport service this morning with millions of dollars spent creating a ferry line to the upper reaches of the Waitemata Harbour. Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

Syria's embattled President Bashar al-Assad has accused Israel of trying to "destabilise" his country. We hear from the BBC's Jim Muir in neighbouring Lebanon and are joined by our correspondent Ruth… Read more Audio

The Fire Service says homeowners may end up paying higher insurance levies if a High Court ruling is allowed to stand. Audio

Two years on from the spectacular crash of Allan Hubbard's array of investment companies, the town's perceptions of the man have changed dramatically. Audio

The police investigating the homicide of a man found burnt to death in Auckland will continue their forensic examination of his car today. Audio

The union representing senior doctors says nothing is being done to fix New Zealand's chronic shortage of specialists - and hospitals could soon become unsafe. Audio

Just two months after David Shearer put his leadership to the test, the Labour Party leader is seeking to have it endorsed by Labour MP's today. Political editor Brent Edwards with comment before the… Read more Audio

A Ngapuhi leader, Kingi Taurua, says the activist Titewhai Harawira needs to step aside and let other kuia, who do the actual work at Te Ti Marae, have the honour of escorting the Prime Minister. Audio

News from the business sector including a market report. Audio