Morning Report

An Oxfordshire man has set a new world record after Morris dancing for more than 11 hours straight. Newly crowned Guiness World Record holder, Duncan Bhaskaran Brown spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

Cyclone Tam is bringing sustained heavy rain and severe easterly gales, the worst of which will ease tomorrow, but rain will head south heading into the weekend. MetService Meteorologist Mmathapelo… Read more Audio

Rieko Ioane is off to Leinster. Audio

News from the rural and farming sector. Audio

A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio

SPCA inspectors are getting new powers to issue fines when dogs are being tied up for pro-longed periods. Associate Agriculture Minister Andrew Hoggard expects the law change to be finalised by the… Read more Audio

In today's episode, former Labour Party leader and Cabinet Minister, Andrew Little, has announced he will stand for mayor of Wellington, senior doctors are preparing to walk off the job for 24 hours… Read more Audio

The Environmental Protection Authority is taking a closer look at what is in the ink many New Zealanders have under their skin. EPA hazardous substances reassessments manager Dr Shaun Presow spoke to… Read more Audio

Auckland University students are calling for changes to the street that runs through their campus, after an accident last month. Student publication Craccum managing editor Lewis Creed spoke to Ingrid… Read more Audio

Wellington's regional council placed the winning bid to secure a thousand-hectare block of land in Eastbourne to the tune of around $9 million. Greater Wellington Regional Council chair Daran Ponter… Read more Audio

New Zealand's politicians are a spirited bunch, standing proudly - and often very loudly - for the beliefs of their party and constituents. Producer Ben Strang has more. Audio

It's opening day of NBA playoffs today. Audio