Morning Report

Emergency officials say the storm lashing Canterbury is forecast to bring up to three times the amount of rain as the region would usually see in a month. MetService meteorologist Mmathapelo… Read more Audio

The minerals deal between the US and Ukraine could be signed as early as Thursday, with top Ukrainian officials reportedly en route to Washington. The BBC's Ukraine correspondent James Waterhouse… Read more Audio

Fifa is to fund research into whether hormonal fluctuations during menstrual cycles could be contributing to the rise in anterior cruciate ligament injuries in women's football. Audio

In today's episode, the Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith says Cabinet has agreed to reinstate a total ban on prisoners voting in general elections, Labor leader Anthony Albanese remains on track to… Read more Audio

Kerry-Anne Walsh with an update during the final week of the Australian election campaign. Audio

Around 18,000 incorporated societies across New Zealand are yet to re-register under new legislation, prompting warnings that thousands of clubs will simply fold. Sports reporter Bridget Tunnicliffe… Read more Audio

An unknown number of teens in health schools and alternative education have earned NCEA literacy and numeracy standards that won't count if they return to regular schools. Education correspondent John… Read more Audio

Finance Minister Nicola Willis has flagged a billion-dollar cut in new spending in the upcoming Budget, saying New Zealand's debt levels are too high. Sense Partners economist Shamubeel Eaqub spoke to… Read more Audio

UEFA's champions league is at the semi-final stage. Audio

A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio

The Green MP for Rongotai says the party's support remains strong in Wellington, despite Mayor Tory Whanau stepping down after one term. Green Party MP for Rongotai Julie Anne Genter spoke to Ingrid… Read more Audio

A Waitara community board member and crash survivor says it makes no sense to reinstate a 100kmh speed limit on a stretch of State Highway 3 in Taranaki. Taranaki Whanganui reporter Robin Martin has… Read more Audio