Morning Report

A New Zealand religious expert says it will be challenging for cardinals to reach a decision on who should succeed Pope Francis as the head of the Catholic Church has. Emeritus Professor of History at… Read more Audio

Pope Francis has died. Former Anglican Arch Bishop Sir David Moxon was the Arch Bishop of Canterbury's representative to the Holy See and met the Pope many times. He spoke to Paddy Gower. Audio

The Prime Minister has paid tribute to the 88-year old pontiff, describing him as a man of humility. Christopher Luxon spoke to Paddy Gower. Audio

The protracted coronial inquest into the death of Olympic sprint cyclist Olivia Podmore will resume today following an abrupt halt to the proceedings last year. Sports correspondent Dana Johannsen… Read more Audio

Vector staff will be out in force today with some households still without power after stormy weather at the weekend.
Auckland Emergency Management General Manager Adam Maggs spoke to Paddy Gower. Audio

One Tauranga father has told RNZ about the trouble he is having getting his daughter back to university in Wellington. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

RNZ has seen documented cases of children - adopted overseas - who have been raped, beaten and held captive here, and where their adoptive parents had known criminal histories before the children even… Read more Audio

The Prime Minister has said he is saddened to hear of the death of Pope Francis, describing him as a man of humility. Reporter Soumya Bhamidipati spoke to Paddy Gower. Audio

Catholic communities across New Zealand will be holding special masses to allow people to pray for Pope Francis. Auckland Bishop Steve Lowe spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

Mourners gathered in St. Peter's Square where they have been taking part in a Rosary prayer ceremony. Rome correspondent Seema Gupta has more. Audio

News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio

Forecasters say the wild weather created by ex-Tropical Cyclone Tam is beginning to peter out. Meteorologist John Law spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio