Morning Report

Auckland's transport agency is considering buying leading-edge battery powered trains to serve towns beyond the end of the electrified network. Audio

The Prime Minister says the time is right for his visit to Fiji this week - even though democracy there is not perfect. Audio

Mental Health advocates say the government needs to find alternatives to seclusion for people with severe autism. Audio

The Government is being urged to quickly adopt new equal pay guidelines which would see disputes settled directly with employers, rather than clogging up the courts. Audio

A funding dispute has delayed a seawall which could've saved the northern Sydney beach homes now teetering on the edge. Audio

Road safety Campaigners says the government is ignoring the role older drivers play in accidents. Audio

A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio

The Trans-Pacific partnership could still become collateral damage in the US presidential race. Audio

Experts say mental health is no longer a priority for the Government and the sector is regressing to the days of institutions. Audio

Despite a huge push to create local jobs during the construction of Sky City's Convention Centre, half the work on steel frames has gone offshore. Audio

Mourners are setting out from around the motu today for the tangihanga of Sir Graham Latimer. Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio