Morning Report

The owners of a property prone to severe flash flooding are taking Auckland Council to court for designating their house safe to live in. Brendon Deacon spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

Regional associations representing hundreds of principals have penned open letters to Education Minister Erica Stanford urging her to slow down curriculum changes, reinstate school boards' obligations… Read more Audio

Regional Development Minister and NZ First Deputy Leader Shane Jones has been one of the strongest critics of regional government, previously saying there is "less and less of a justifiable purpose"… Read more Audio

An early morning update from RNZ's business team. Audio

The Government's plan to scrap regional councils and hand responsibilities over to mayor-led combined territories boards marks the biggest structural shift in local government in decades. Doug Leeder… Read more Audio

As the UK Chancellor puts the finishing touches on her budget ahead of tomorrow's announcement - more details are emerging about what will be in it. London correspondent Stuart Smith spoke to Corin… Read more Audio

The latest rural news with Gianina Schwanecke. Audio

An early morning sports news update with Nathan Rarere. Audio

A report suggests Wellington City Council could save tens of millions of dollars through drastic job cuts, but councillors won't be drawn on whether hundreds of staff are facing layoffs. Mary Argue… Read more Audio

Catch up with the latest headlines from around the world with RNZ's Alice Wilkins. Audio

As we wait for today's official cash rate announcement, one economist says we've turned a corner and things are feeling, overall, a lot more positive. Cameron Bagrie spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

Opposition leader, Chris Hipkins spoke to Morning Report; An aviation commentator says Air New Zealand staff going on strike could have a severe impact throughout Oceania; About 70% of the 50,000 plus… Read more Audio