Morning Report

Pope resigns surprising 1.2 billion Catholics; Germany reacts to Pope's resignation; World's most populous Catholic nation reels from Pope news; Uncertainty over remaining Mainzeal jobs; Govt says… Read more Audio

We chat to our Melbourne correspondent Phil Kafcaloudes. Audio

London is getting its annual injection of big-screen glamour. Audio

A budgeting organisation is reporting a big rise in the number of Maori seeking help - recording an increase of 41 per cent last year; The Prime Minister John Key is encouraging Maori to see the… Read more Audio

Police in France have arrested twin brothers for sexual assaults, but they can't tell which one committed the crimes because their DNA is too similar. Audio

A world-class science research centre in Nelson has thrown open its doors, allowing a glimpse into some pioneering research techniques. Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio

The Ministry of Education is planning to axe 10 bus routes in the Waikato, which the regional council says will overload public transport, and potentially leave school children stranded. Audio

The Northeast of America is cleaning up after a mammoth blizzard that resulted in at least 9 deaths and left many parts of North Eastern US and Canada buried under a metre of snow. Audio

New Zealanders who move back from Australia will now be able to bring their retirement savings with them. Audio

The Refugee Council says by accepting refugees from Australia's offshore detention centres, the Government could displace other genuine asylum-seekers. Audio