Morning Report

Kevin Roberts resignation welcomed by trenchant critic, Motor racing legend Jackie Stewart remembers Chris Amon, Tongan PM to visit Katikati today to pay respects to crash victims, Meth contamination… Read more Audio

Noeline Taurua is heading to Australia in the first high-profile departure since New Zealand and Australia decided to run their own domestic competition. Audio

After a 20-year swimming medal drought, hopes are high for Lauren Boyle. Will she become the first New Zealander since Danyon Loader to win a medal in the pool? Bridget Tunnicliffe reports. Audio

Dr Chris Pearson of Otago University's school of surveying explains why the GPS system we rely is failing to move with the times. Audio

An outbreak of anthrax in northern Russia has killed a child and infected eight others. The outbreak is thought to have started in reindeer. Audio

Scientist who specialises in methamphetamine says the tests being used to justify expulsions of state house tenants are unreliable. Audio

Property investors are reportedly already starting to feel the pinch of new lending restrictions. But Infometrics economist Gareth Kiernan is warning the new measures may have unintended consequences.

Otago University is expected to outline staff cuts in its arts departments today. Our reporter, Ian Telfer, has more details. Audio

A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio

The Chiefs are still contemplating what action, if any, to take against Michael Allardice after he made anti-gay comments in public on the weekend. The team's main sponsor is appalled and now New… Read more Audio

Long time friend of David Bain, Patti Napier, says payment means he is able to move on with his life. Audio

The town of Katikati reels after horror crash kills five kiwifruit workers. We talk to the Western Bay of Plenty mayor Ross Paterson. Audio