Morning Report

Almost half the ACC applications made for mental injuries caused by the Christchurch mosque attacks have been turned down.

By the end of April, 85 people had made claims for mental injuries and… Read more Audio

Four oil tankers in the Persian Gulf have been sabotaged, two are Saudi vessels. The Saudi government says the attacks pose a threat to the security of global oil supplies. Explosions were reported on… Read more Audio

US markets are down after China said it will impose tariffs on US$60 billion-worth of US goods. In what is an escalating and bitter trade war, it follows the decision from the United States to more… Read more Audio

Central Pulse coach Yvette McLausland Durie feels after securing a home grand-final every player in her netball Premiership side has earned a look by Silver Ferns selectors, including captain Katrina… Read more Audio

News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio

Family doctors are urging those who have not yet had the annual flu jab to get it as soon as possible . It comes as Australia grapples with thousands more flu cases than last year. RNZ health… Read more Audio

Auckland commuters may face disruption this week because of a 30-day strike by train engineers that began this morning. The dispute is with Spanish labour-hire company CAF. The Rail & Maritime… Read more Audio

News from the rural and farming sector. Audio

The cost estimate for fixing three leaky buildings at Middlemore Hospital has more than doubled. The Counties Manukau DHB insists it's not facing a cost blowout - but that's because it's really not… Read more Audio

Swedish prosecutors say they will reopen a rape investigation against Wikileaks founder Julian Assange and seek his extradition. Mr Assange denies the charges and has avoided extradition for seven… Read more Audio

The Central Pulse have bounced back to winning ways after a 68 to 42 win over the Northern Stars in the netball Premiership last night further solidifying a grand-final spot. Audio