Morning Report

The family of Ned Kelly is now planning to a dignified burial for their ancestor after finalising the return of the remains from the Victorian government. Audio

Fireworks go on sale tomorrow and importers say their life's being made difficult by New Zealand's tight regulations. Audio

Former reporters for the Truth newspaper hope the appointment of a well-known blogger as its editor might help restore it to its heyday. Audio

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