Morning Report

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

NZ judge quits as head of child sexual abuse inquiry, Official booed at meeting over Katikati roads, Bridges promises more consultation after Katikati meeting, NZ judge releases statement about why… Read more Audio

A new feature at this week's NZ International Film Festival in Wellington throws spotlight on the sporting prowess of Pacific Island nations and securing contracts to play rugby in France. Audio

A housing lobby group wants more houses built for the elderly and disabled, saying there are far too few homes for these groups, despite the elderly population increasing every year. Audio

Thousands of mourners have been paying their respects to Maori performing arts expert Ngapo Wehi at Waihirere marae. A spokesperson for the family, Muriwai Ihakara, says people have travelled from the… Read more Audio

The stripper hired by the Chiefs rugby team for their end-of-season celebration says the players were drunk, swore at her and touched her inappropriately. Audio

Promised a network of 13 cycleways that would keep cyclists separated from motorists, people in Christchurch are now discovering sections of the $162-million project involve cyclists sharing the road… Read more Audio

There hasn't even been the opening ceremony yet but already the Football ferns are taking to the pitch in Brazil. We cross to our reporter in Rio. Audio

A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio

Calls for more training for call centre staff on how to handle people threatening or attempting suicide, after figures reveal just one day's training is set aside for it. Audio

The Wellington City Council is being threatened with possible legal action if it goes ahead with plans to require the mandatory microchipping of pet cats. Our local government reporter, Michael Cropp… Read more Audio

South Islanders are being warned to watch out as a severe weather warning is in place. But so far conditions haven't deteriorated yet. Audio