Morning Report

The Crown is standing by its decision to resolve Treaty claims with a Maori urban authority - and not an iwi; The threat of court action - over how to divide a huge forest among Maori - is on hold; A… Read more Audio

Auckland's mayor hopes to persuade his council today to overturn a decision to divert this year's budget debate away from a committee that includes Maori. Audio

A rowdy protest was held in Christchurch yesterday over the Government's plan to revamp education in the earthquake-hit city. Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio

Land values in the coastal Otago settlement of Moeraki have been halved due to the risk of subsidence. Audio

The outgoing head of the family court says domestic violence should be a criminal offence in its own right. Audio

An education psychologist says the decision to close two special needs residential schools will cost the country more in the long term. Audio

The East Coast of the United States is starting to clear up after Hurricane Sandy, and tally the cost of the devastating storm. Audio

One of the most influential pioneers of this artful pop music was a short-lived band named Toy Love, fronted by a young maverick named Chris Knox. Nick Atkinson talks to band members Jane Walker and… Read more Audio

A new study says many thousands of women may be receiving treatment for breast cancer that might not be life threatening. Audio

All quake affected houses and properties in Christchurch have now been assessed. Audio