Morning Report

Auckland mayor Phil Goff says court approval for plans to build the America's Cup village have futureproofed the city's ability to host world-class events. Yesterday the Environment Court granted… Read more Audio

Melbourne star Billy Slater will play in Sunday's NRL grand final against the Sydney Roosters after successfully defending his shoulder charge citing in a near-three hour judiciary hearing. Audio

Victoria University is criticised for asking a student to leave a residential hall, a day after a suicide attempt, Donald Trump talks patriotism at the UN as Jacinda Ardern praises globalisation on… Read more Audio

Merv Smith, who was the king of commercial breakfast radio for nearly three decades, has died. He took over the breakfast slot on Auckland's old 1ZB station in 1961 and topped the ratings until he… Read more Audio

The Maori Land Court has rejected an attempt to stop the Department of Conservation dropping 1080 on the Russell State Forest in Northland. Two Northland men, Hayward Brown and Riki Ngatoki, sought an… Read more Audio

In a remarkable comeback, golfer Tiger Woods yesterday won his first PGA Tour in over five years. His victory in Atlanta was his 80th PGA Tour title - only fellow American Sam Snead has more - but his… Read more Audio

A plan to triple the Stewart Island visitor levy is proving unpopular with local residents, who say it could deter people from visiting their island home. More than seven hundred and fifty thousand… Read more Audio

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has spoken to the media in New York. RNZ deputy political editor Chris Bramwell joins us with the latest details. Audio

A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio

Transport Agency contractors have been caught dumping rubble from road works into a stream that runs into Whangarei Harbour. The agency has been forced to clean up its act after a local raised the… Read more Audio

A New Zealand archaeologist at the University of Rhode Island is urging the government to become involved in the recovery of Captain Cook's Endeavour. But so far Bridget Buxton's efforts have been… Read more Audio

The government is being accused of being reckless by failing to listen to its own advisers about the economic cost of halting new oil and gas exploration permits. The National Party say the decision… Read more Video, Audio