Morning Report for Monday 6 July 2015

8:55 AM.Scientists at the University of Brighton have come up with new technology which they say could help protect cities from damaging earthquakes. Audio

8:50 AM.They say their work is so complicated and stressful they need experienced, independent mentors to advise them - especially if they are new to the job Audio

8:46 AM.A leader of the Te Kotahitanga o Nga Hapu Ngapuhi says Sonny Tau has no choice but to step down from all his responsibilities, now that charges have been laid against him; And a conservation… Read more Audio

8:40 AM.Far above New Zealand, a Boeing seven-four-seven manned by scientists, has been flying out over the Southern Ocean for the past several weeks, gathering data from star, planets and galaxies far, far… Read more Audio

8:31 AM.A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio

8:29 AM.For the first time in almost five years Valerie Adams has lost a shot put competition. Audio

8:26 AM.With dairy farmers under pressure from Fonterra's low milk payout, there are fears many will be forced off the land under the burden of debt. Audio

8:22 AM.Greece voting out the European Union's debt restructuring plan. Audio

8:17 AM.The Hurricanes might have had more All Blacks but that wasn't enough to stop the Highlanders beating out the Wellingtonians at their home ground to take out the Super Rugby title for the first time Audio

8:11 AM.The people of Greece have spoken resoundingly against austerity and in favour of facing the future on their own terms. Audio

8:07 AM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport Audio

7:57 AM.For the first time New Zealand is taking part in the largest warfighting exercise Australia conducts with the American military. Audio

7:53 AM.Patrick Walsh the former President of the Secondary Principals' Association... Audio

7:52 AM.Secondary school principals say they are dealing with an increasing number disputes involving parents, which is taking time away their job of running a school. Audio

7:45 AM.More than two thousand people have taken to the streets of Oamaru to protest against the proposed cuts to their local hospital. Audio

7:36 AM.Greeks have been voting strongly against accepting a harsh bailout offer from Europe. Audio

7:28 AM.The All Blacks leave today for Samoa where they will this week play their first ever Test in the Pacific country. Audio

7:25 AM.It's thought up to five percent of children are suffering from breathing sleep disorders. Read more Audio

7:21 AM.Demand for overseas workers in the Christchurch rebuild is showing no sign of slowing, despite comments from the Finance Minister suggesting the city's rebuild was peaking. Audio

7:18 AM.The celebrations continue for the newly-crowned Super Rugby champions the Highlanders and their fans today. Audio

7:10 AM.In Greece, large crowds are gathering in Athens as the votes are still being counted in a crucial referendum that will shape the fate of Greece and Europe. Audio

7:07 AM.Sports News for Monday 6 July 2015 Audio

6:58 AM.In the US, Wall Street was closed on Friday due to a public holiday. Audio

6:55 AM.Australia's recently signed free trade agreements with China, Japan and Korea are coming in for high profile criticism. Audio

6:53 AM.Nelson Airport's new boss is predicting it'll need to double in size over the next thirty years to accommodate expected growth. Audio

6:51 AM.A researcher says financial literacy programmes have often focused on the wrong areas, and have little impact. Audio

6:50 AM.China is attempting to prop up its plunging stock markets, as fears spread the meltdown could threaten the world's second largest economy. Audio

6:48 AM.One bank economist is warning that inflation pressures may be building even as the economy falters Audio

6:47 AM.Official results in the Greek referendum put the "no vote" in the lead. Audio

6:44 AM.There will be a few sore heads in Dunedin today as Highlanders fans recover from toasting their team's historic victory over the Hurricanes to clinch their first Super Rugby championship. Audio

6:27 AM.A leader of the Te Kotahitanga o Nga Hapu Ngapuhi says Sonny Tau has no choice but to step down from all his responsibilities, now that charges have been laid against him; And a conservation… Read more Audio

6:23 AM.News from the rural and farming sector. Audio

6:20 AM.Pacific News for Monday 6 July 2015 Audio

6:18 AM.The All Blacks leave today for Samoa where they will this week play their first ever Test in the Pacific. Audio

6:06 AM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

6:00 AM.Greeks vote against bailout terms, Dunedin mayor celebrate Highlanders win, Has the Christchurch rebuild peaked? Does your child have a sleep disorder? Manu Samoa, All Blacks to meet on Samoan turf… Read more Audio