Morning Report

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

The man accused of killing 67-year-old road worker George Taiaroa back in 2013 will go on trial in the High Court in Rotorua today. Audio

Police in Nelson have a murder mystery on their hands as they try to get to the bottom of the violent death of Nelson man, John Murray Morton. Mr Morton's body was discovered in the boat he lived on… Read more Audio

It was a case of third time lucky for the Hurricanes at the weekend as they claimed the Super Rugby championship. The team outclassed South Africa's Lions 20-3 in the final in the Capital to claim… Read more Audio

The Hurricanes captain Dane Coles played through the pain to lead his side to their maiden Super Rugby title. He talks to our rugby reporter, Joe Porter. Audio

Helen Clark is falling farther behind in the race to be the next United Nations Secretary General. We cross to New York to discuss the latest straw poll. Audio

The Former South African Olympian Oscar Pistorius has received treatment in hospital for wrist injuries. We cross to South Africa. Audio

Housing New Zealand is losing cases to get tenants to pay thousands of dollars in clean-up costs. Audio

Four hundred homes still without power in the Taupo District and parts of Hawkes Bay. Audio

The Timaru shooter Natalie Rooney has won New Zealand's first Olympic medal at Rio, a silver in the women's trap. Trevor Manson is the past President of NZ Clay Target Association. Audio

Security issues continue in Rio, including a bullet in the media tent at the equestrian centre at Deadoro. Our reporter Gael Woods is there. Audio

Shooter Natalie Rooney has won New Zealand's first Olympic medal at Rio, picking up a silver in the women's trap. We cross to our sports reporter Barry Guy for all the latest action from Rio. Audio