Morning Report

At a dinner in Auckland, US vice-president Joe Biden has reiterated America's commitment to the Pacific region. He says it accounts for 40% of the world's commerce and will keep growing in importance.

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

News from the rural and farming sector. Audio

A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio

Mana and Maori parties signal a willingness to cooperate in next year's elections, but Labour's Kelvin Davis says he has nothing to fear. Audio

Russia has named a 387 member strong team for the Olympics despite the expectation its athletes will be banned. Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

Speculation mounts US will send naval ship to NZ; Trump speech writer resignation refused; National Standards results are not dependable; Labour relishes challenge if Mana, Maori Party join forces… Read more Audio

A veteran rugby referee is calling time on spectator abuse at club matches in Northland. Our reporter Lois Williams finds out what's been going on on the sidelines. Audio

There's concern farmers are facing real pressure with new real estate figures showing a sharp drop in the number and value of farm sales in the past three months. Dairy farm sale values have dipped… Read more Audio

New research from 2012 shows nearly half of Pacific secondary school students in New Zealand are living in poverty. The research also shows major ethnic inequalities among the number of young people… Read more Audio

New Maori Party president Tukoroirangi Morgan says talking with Mana Movement leader Hone Harawira is a "no brainer". RNZ's Maori issues correspondent Mihingarangi Forbes gives her view. Audio