Morning Report

A flood of optimism reaches Wellington this weekend, as the Hurricanes prepare for tomorrow night's Super Rugby final at home. If the side wins, it'll be Wellington's first Super Rugby title. Audio

The latest twist in how many Russians will goto Rio. Now there are 271 Russian athletes have been cleared to take part in the Rio Olympics. We talk to our correspondent in Russia for the latest. Audio

We bring you the latest on the weather. Snow's closed schools or delayed the opening of some Dunedin schools. Audio

The Minister responsible for Housing New Zealand, Bill English, says the tests for meth-contamination in state houses will have to be used until something better comes along. Audio

Rob Nichol, the chief executive of the New Zealand Rugby Players' Association says Chiefs players unlikely to lose their jobs over the stripper scandal. Audio

Dame Lowell Goddard releases a statement about her resignation from the UK independent inquiry into child sexual abuse. Audio

The Minister of Transport, Simon Bridges, promises more consultation on roads after fiery Katikati meeting. Audio

Katikati residents jeered transport officials when they tried to tell a public meeting last night a bypass for the town isn't necessary. Residents say they've been demanding a bypass for more than 40… Read more Audio

New Zealand Judge Lowell Goddard has just quit as head of UK independent inquiry into child sexual abuse. Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

Wall Street is fairly flat - Dow Jones down a handful of points. Audio

Meanwhile, the guidelines to finance sector companies on the standards of behaviour expected of them which the FMA released last week, have been described by a lawyer as fuzzy and without proper… Read more Audio