Morning Report

Tertiary staff suspected of fraud, corruption, Labour 'concerned' about job selling, Greens scramble to pick up the pieces, Political editor reviews Greens papering over of the cracks, Steel supply… Read more Audio

An asylum seeker has been found dead on Manus Island, where more than 750 refugees are refusing to leave their detention centre. Guardian Australia reporter Ben Doherty tells us the man's body was… Read more Audio

All Black winger Julian Savea has been dropped from the 33-man All Blacks squad for this year's Rugby Championship. RNZ Sport's Barry Guy discusses the decision. Audio

Frustration is growing in Whanganui after a major washout on State Highway 4 in 2015. Mayor Hamish McDouall told RNZ reporter Robin Martin if the damage gets any worse it has the potential to cut the… Read more Audio

More and more medical students face having to drop out of their studies because of the eight-year cap on student loans. Students are demanding the government get rid of the limit on loans which they… Read more Audio

A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio

Local councils fed up with government inaction on climate change are being urged to start taking action themselves. Emile Donovan reports. Audio

Day two of the hearing against an All Blacks security guard will begin in Sydney on Tuesday. ABC reporter, Jen Browning, spoke to our producer, Edward O'Driscoll, about the proceedings. Audio

US Vice President Mike Pence has described reports he's considering a 2020 presidential campaign as "disgraceful and offensive". US correspondent Simon Marks explains the latest. Audio