Morning Report

The latest, and possibly the last, group of New Zealand soldiers leave today for Iraq. The head of the Defence Force, Major-General Tim Gall, told RNZ reporter Jonathan Mitchell the mission is… Read more Audio

The All Blacks are seeking a Bledisloe Cup clean sweep and to lay down a marker less than a year before next year's Rugby World Cup in Japan when they take on the Wallabies in Yokohama on Saturday. Audio

Govt needs to 'widen purse strings' for teachers - NZEI, Education Secretary discusses teacher pay, conditions, Robert De Niro targeted with suspicious package Audio

Eating bugs may not be everyone's idea of making food more chirpy. But a Hamilton manufacturer of home-delivered food, Muscle Fuel, is bargaining on critters adding an extra crunchy appeal. Hamish… Read more Audio

Summer is fast approaching and the Department of Conservation wants dog owners to make sure their pets are trained to cope with wildlife. DOC has reported an increased number of seals on the coast… Read more Audio

Some locals in the small sea-side community of Pukehina in Bay of Plenty are concerned a proposed eco-friendly village could have a big impact on the area. Public submissions on the the Matuku Moana… Read more Audio

The haphazard scheduling of cruise ships is infuriating many people living in the seaside town of Akaroa, near Christchurch. More than 90 cruise ships will visit between now and April next year, up… Read more Audio

There are more Māori MPs in Parliament than ever before, but is it making a difference for Māori? What's happening with Whānau Ora, Crown-Māori relations and Treaty Settlements? As part of RNZ's… Read more Audio

It's just two weeks until the US midterm elections. Both Democrats and Republicans have been energised by the #metoo movement and the bitter fight over Brett Kavanaugh's Supreme Court confirmation… Read more Audio

A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio

Last year, Max Towle drove from Cape Reinga to Bluff to gauge the national mood ahead of the election as part of his political series Beyond the Beehive. Now, for our One Year On series, he's asking… Read more Audio

Bullying, harassment and abuse of power -- the biggest problems facing New Zealand workplaces. That's according to the Minister of Justice, Andrew Little, who spoke on the first day of the Culture… Read more Audio