Morning Report

Mark Todd disappointed by equestrian finish in Rio, Scarlette wanted to raise awareness so says her part is done, Stripper investigation will continue, Govt defends consultation despite teachers… Read more Audio

Archaeologists working in Cornwall have unearthed the remains of a Dark Age royal palace which is firing fresh interest in the legend of King Arthur. We're joined by Win Scutt of English Heritage. Audio

Filmakers living in Antarctica are wrapping up filming of entries for their 48-hour film festival competition. Audio

A NASA research plane will swoop as low as 150 metres over the South Island later today on a mission to collect air samples and measure pollution levels. Audio

A book about New Zealand soldiers serving during the World Wars took the top prize at the New Zealand Book awards for children and young adults at Wellington's Circa Theatre last night. Audio

A plan to move Waimate's information centre from the main street has infuriated local business owners who say the move would rob them of much-needed foot traffic. Audio

The police in New Plymouth have arrested a man after a shooting yesterday evening. We hear from some locals who heard the shooting. Audio

A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio

The former British minister for Children Tim Loughton says the resignation of the New Zealand Judge Lowell Goddard came as a huge surprise and is a blow for the victims. Lowell Goddard was heading the… Read more Audio

400 hundred homes are still without power after Saturday's snowstorm, others are getting back on line as repair crews work their way across the region. Garth McVicar and Sue Maxwell are among those… Read more Audio

The US swimmer Michael Phelps has picked up his 19th Olympic Gold medal at Rio and his team mate Katie Ledecky. Audio

With just one day of competition to go the New Zealand equestrian team has jumped to second overall after the cross-country stage. Our reporter Gael Woods is at the equestrian centre at Deadoro. Audio