Morning Report

A Taranaki-Whanui supporter is accusing the Porirua-based iwi Ngati Toa of lying about its history to gain access to land along a prime fisheries coastline in Wellington harbour through its Treaty… Read more Audio

News from the rural and farming sector. Audio

The latest from the Pacific region. Audio

Yesterday's eruption has forced the closure of the popular Tongariro crossing and caused concern among local tourism businesses. Audio

The latest on the Tongariro eruption saga from verious perspectives; Transmission Gully gets the green light out of the capital; An unexpected banning, The Hobbit pulls a Radio NZ media accreditation… Read more Audio

A new study has found evidence great apes are prone to mid-life crisis, much like humans. Audio

A group of surfers and environmentalists is taking a stand against proposed sea bed mining off the West Coast of the North Island. Audio

School principals and trustees are saying schools independence is being undermined by the Ministry of Education. Audio

The high cost of repatriating bodies to New Zealand is causing some Australia-based Maori to choose cremations - which are less expensive but go against tikanga; A Far North GP says his new clinic… Read more Audio

Egyptian mediators say they're hopeful a ceasefire deal may be reached between Israel and Hamas later today. Audio

Groups working in aged care are joining forces to demand the government provide extra funding to ensure resthome workers are paid the same as hospital staff doing similar work. Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio