Morning Report

Farmers north of Whangarei have banded together to take two councils to court over a flood control scheme they say is a disaster. Audio

As the weather is getting warmer, the Waikato District Health Board is warning people to stay away from the water at Lake Whangape, north-west of Huntly and Lake Waikare, east of Te Kauwhata. Audio

Going by gondola to Milford Sound has come out on top in a report looking at the best way to get to the top tourist spot. Audio

The Council of Trade Unions says new safety codes for the forestry industry aren't good enough to deal with what it calls scandalously dangerous working conditions. Audio

One of the two men accused of killing a Radio New Zealand journalist in central Wellington nearly a year ago has admitted in court that the attack was unprovoked. Audio

Canterbury teachers could become targets for legal action if they go ahead with a one day strike in February next year. Audio

Audits of schools and tertiary education providers show some boards have misused state funding, with lavish spending on overseas trips, double-dipping by board members, and buying land and buildings… Read more Audio

A senior Los Angeles fire fighter has told the CTV inquest New Zealand Fire Service managers put the lives of those carrying out rescues at risk and were derelict in their duty. Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

The Government's latest support package for kiwifruit orchardists hit with the vine-killing disease PSA has been called an insult to growers. Audio

The spokesperson for the families of the Pike River Mine victims, Bernie Monk, wants more information from the Prime Minister about his plans to help recover the men's remains. Audio

The New Zealand First leader, Winston Peters, says he'd pretty much made his mind up that Brendan Horan could no longer be a member of the party caucus four or five days ago. Audio