Morning Report

The Maori Party is refusing to comment on why million of dollars worth of Whanau Ora handouts are not being properly monitored. Audio

Sixty-four New Zealanders celebrating birthdays yesterday got to do it in royal style, rubbing shoulders with the visiting royal couple. Audio

The United States president Barack Obama is in the midst of a significant media conference at the White House, with taxes, the state of the economy, and the widening spy scandal surrounding former CIA… Read more Audio

China's ruling Communist Party will today name the political rulers who will lead the country for the next decade. Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

A top Hamas military commander has been killed in an Israeli airstrike on the Gaza Strip, prompting fears of another war in the region. Audio

The Immigration Minister says he's confident a sweetheart deal between China Southern Airlines and the Government to fast-track visas for some wealthy travellers, won't be abused. Audio

The police say they're pleased at the conviction of Joel Loffley for the murder of two year old Auckland boy, James Lawrence. Audio

Making sure more pregnant women who live in South Auckland have access to maternity care could help lower the high number of deaths of unborn and newborn babies in the area. Audio

Listening to that is the Minister of Finance, Bill English. Audio

A sharp fall in retail sales has prompted speculation the economy went backwards for the first time in two years in the most recent quarter. Audio

Officials from Te Puni Kokiri declined our request for an interview. But they did send through a written response. Audio