Morning Report

An icy blast is predicted to sweep up the country today, adding to the woes of many still recovering from a weekend of wild weather. Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

The mayor of the Far North is rejecting criticism that he's made a mockery of local government. Audio

The main issue was the delivery of the bullet that killed Robin Bain and the possibility of Robin Bain pulling the trigger. Audio

Agriculture Minister David Carter will today be told the name of a pig farm exposed for keeping pigs jammed into squalid crates. Audio

The government ruled out screening all domestic passengers yesterday, saying it was simply too expensive. Audio

The furor over Christine Rankin's appointment has seemingly made the Cabinet think twice about Auckland's transition agency. Audio

News from the business sector including a market report. Audio

Regional airports won't be made to install passenger security screening despite a review. Audio

The government yesterday deferred a decision on the appointees to next Monday's cabinet. Audio

News from the Waatea team. Audio

News from the rural and farming sector. Audio