Morning Report

A update from the team at RNZ sport. Audio

Wellington's house prices soar, as others come off the boil, Housing crisis in Auckland hitting asylum seekers now too, Decision to hike uni fees undermines trasn-Tasman relationship, and Decision on… Read more Audio

It was feared the Kaikoura quake in November may have injured or killed large numbers of seals. But those fears now appear unfounded, as a brand new seal spot, complete with seal pup nursery and… Read more Audio

Murray McCully signs off today as Foreign Affairs Minister as his successor, Gerry Brownlee, is sworn in as the country's top diplomat. Mr McCully has pointed to the focus he gave the Pacific as one… Read more Audio

A copyright suit against the National Party continues in the High Court in Wellington this morning. Eight Mile Style, Eminem's music publisher claims the National Party breached copyright by using the… Read more Audio

A series of online videos have been released outlining a step-by-step process of what happens when reporting an assault. Police hope it will encourage more people to come forward. Audio

There's very real concern tens of thousands of migrants calling NZ home could be deported under tighter new immigration plans. Unite Union is worried about those low-skilled migrants who could be… Read more Audio

British Prime Minister Theresa May has dismissed as 'Brussels gossip' accusations her dinner with the leader of the European Commission was a prickly one. Our correspondent in Brussels, Jack Parrock… Read more Audio

A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio

"They might find it very cold, but the welcome they get will be very warm." Red Cross' southern humanitarian services manager Sue Price explains why Invercargill has been chosen as the seventh refugee… Read more Audio

The NZ Super Fund is accused of dragging its feet over climate change as it more than doubles its coal investments to at least $90 million. It's yet to sell off any fossil fuels as promised, but it… Read more Audio

The Alcohol Regulatory and Licensing Authority has given police and health officials a telling off. It's urged those agencies to stop challenging liquor licensing applications just because they've… Read more Audio