Morning Report

Jockeys, horse trainers and fashionistas alike are all this morning preparing for the Melbourne Cup. Audio

Scientists have been able to glean a unique insight into a rare species of whale, after two washed up on a New Zealand beach. Audio

Efforts are underway to help Maori in Australia to speed up the repatriation of deceased relatives to Aotearoa for burial; Another senior figure has come out in support of the Ministry of Education's… Read more Audio

Sandra Grey, from the Campaign for MMP Audio

The Government appears to be facing an uphill struggle to achieve cross party consensus on proposed changes to MMP. Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio

The largest provider of household insurance in Christchurch, IAG, fronted up to its customers last night. Audio

Americans are being bombarded by last-minute advertisements, door knockers and phone calls as the Presidential election campaign draws to a close. Audio

The Chief Executive of the mining industry group Straterra, Chris Baker. Audio

Mining on the West Coast is going to change for good on the back of recommendations from the Royal Commission of Inquiry into the Pike River tragedy. Audio

Offices around the country may lose up to 20-million dollars in productivity today because of the Melbourne Cup, but employers say it's worth it. Audio