Morning Report

All the latest from what's happened in Rio overnight. Kayaker Lisa Carrington is into her canoe spirit final and the Black Sticks down Australian to make it into the women's hockey semifinals. Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

Donald Trump lays out plan to tackle IS. Schools shut as sickness numbers rise in Havelock North. Kayaker Carrington wins semifinal to reach canoe sprint final. Calls for government to take review… Read more Audio

Today marks the start of whitebait season for most of the country but the recent cold snap means it might get off to a sluggish start. Audio

The number of elderly victims of assault could be higher than statistics reveal with many victims too embarrassed to report crimes. Carla Penman reports. Audio

Olympic gold medal winning rower Mahe Drysdale tells Morning Report he's now taking time out of his busy rowing schedule to focus on family, following his success in Rio on the weekend. Audio

The lack of methamphetamine contamination guidelines is causing house sales to fall through and The Auckland District Law Society says the information vacuum needs to be filled. Audio

The team which helped overturn Teina Pora's convictions is pushing for Malcolm Rewa to face a jury for the third time for Susan Burdett's murder. Audio

A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio

The Hastings council may have to look at permanently treating Havelock North's water supply or abandoning it altogether. Audio

High Performance Sport New Zealand expects New Zealand to meet the target of 14 or more medals at Rio but admits there have been some disappointments. Audio

Legalise Cannabis party leader Michael Appleby delighted at latest poll showing two thirds of New Zealand want personal use of cannabis legalised or decriminalised. Audio