Morning Report

News from the rural and farming sector. Audio

A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio

The All Whites have completed their preparations ahead of their opening World Cup qualifying matches with two very encouraging performances in the United States. Audio

Horowhenua District Council is rejecting its new Mayor's claims that its headquarters are an earthquake risk - but he's not going inside. Audio

The White House is accusing Russia of hacking into Democratic Party emails but Russia's President Vladimir Putin denies it. Audio

Police Minister Judith Collins says crime is driven mainly by poor parenting, not by poverty. Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

Judith Collins draws an angry response from child poverty campaigners after claiming there's money available for every New Zealander who needs it. The Government calls Labour's housing figures crazy… Read more Audio

Phil Goff brings the curtain down on a parliamentary career that has spanned 35 years. He officially resigns as an MP today to take up his new role as Mayor of Auckland. Audio

"Mars geek' Barack Obama has outlined his goal of seeing people sent to Mars by the 2030s. Audio

European leaders are taking their distaste of Russia's role in Syria to new levels.Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson has risked a diplomatic row as he said saying he would "like to see" demonstrations… Read more Audio

Samsung permanently discontinues production of its Galaxy Note7 phones because the phone and its replacements are prone to bursting into flames. Tech commentater Paul Brislen says this is now an… Read more Audio