Morning Report

Manhunt underway for armed man in Northland, Traumatic ordeal for Czech tourist after stranding on Routeburn, Rescuers search demolished towns in central Italy, Rotorua's mayor thrilled at chance to… Read more Audio

The leading man from the Royal New Zealand Ballet's production of Giselle will reprise his role in Australia. It's the first time a New Zealand dancer has been invited to be a guest performer with The… Read more Audio

DNA experts are to investigate a collection of 18th century pigtails believed to be from the Bounty mutineers who settled Pitcairn Island in the late 1700s. Scientists hope to be able to extract DNA… Read more Audio

Tuhoe is backing the controversial plans to bowl the historic Aniwaniwa Visitor Centre next to Lake Waikaremoana. Audio

Havelock North's water contamination is being highlighted as a reason why people should care about local body elections. Audio

The Labour Party says the shameless touting of properties for sale as being good for land-banking shows the need for a serious crackdown on speculators. Audio

A planet's been found orbiting our nearest star. Grant Christie from Stardrome Observatory says it's too early to say but it's possible it could support life. Audio

A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio

The Christchurch City Council votes today on turning its entire portfolio of social housing over to a charitable trust to manage. The council insists it isn't a case of privatisation by stealth of the… Read more Audio

A parent whose three children learn online, and a profession of e-learning from the University of Canterbury, discuss the Government's plan to set up more online schools. Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

American man Kevin Galiè who lives not far from the epicentre of the Amatrice earthquake tells Morning Report about how he, his home and neighbours fared in the quake. Audio