Morning Report

The New Zealand allrounder Colin de Grandhome admits he was a slittle surprised that Sri Lanka decided to bat first in the second Test in Colombo. Audio

The future of the dairy industry is facing major disruption as synthetic producers start to target New Zealand's traditional markets. Until now, labs in Silicon Valley have been focusing on products… Read more Audio

The world's top professional darts players are in New Zealand for the fifth round of the World Series of Darts. The sport has grown from a game down at the local pub or club to an international… Read more Audio

Tuhoe have signed an agreement with Oranga Tamariki which commits to putting an end to their descendents being put in state care. Under the agreement Oranga Tamariki will notify the iwi of any… Read more Audio

One month on since protestors stuck their heels in at Ihumatao it is still not clear what the solution is going to be. King Tuheitia says talks are progressing between the opposing mana whenua parties… Read more Audio

Is the Civil Aviation Authority still "conflicted and confused" about its safety role? The industry certainly thinks it is. And they're pointing to the resignation letter sent by outgoing chairperson… Read more Audio

A bitter union row could see a prominent nursing leader removed from his job. Grant Brookes, who is president of the large Nurses Organisation, has been accused of misconduct by the leadership of his… Read more Audio

The Police Association says three suspects escaping custody is a wakeup call for officers. Three men remain on the run in Horowhenua, more than 24 hours after they escaped police custody and carjacked… Read more Audio

Are immigration authorities putting up bureaucratic barriers to keep residence numbers low? Immigration New Zealand figures show unprocessed applications from skilled migrants for residence jumped… Read more Audio

Parents are being warned to prepare for the latest season of the controversial Netflix series - 13 Reasons Why, which comes out today.The show, with an R-18 rating, deals with teen suicide, rape and… Read more Audio

The Speaker of the House will look at whether people making submissions on proposed law changes should be forced to disclose conflicts of interest.The gap in the rules has been highlighted after RNZ… Read more Audio

The Colombo wicket didn't offer much for the New Zealand bowlers on a rain-affected first day of the second cricket Test against Sri Lanka. Audio