Morning Report

A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio

The find has led to calls to make the north-west Marlborough Sounds' island predator-free to ensure the survival of the critically endangered species. Audio

The Hong Kong government has been forced to bring in urgent measures to combat shortages of foreign infant milk powder because of panic buying. Audio

A survey of farmers' confidence shows meat and wool farmers are expecting a bleak year, as dry weather and the high New Zealand dollar hurts their profits. Audio

A senior doctors' union is denying its warnings about chronic staff shortages are a shrewd tactic linked to pay talks that begin this week. Audio

Ngapuhi trustees are trying to oust the activist, Titewhai Harawira, from her self-appointed role as the kuia who escorts diginitaries - including the Prime Minister - onto the lower marae at… Read more Audio

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