Morning Report

Our business reporter Jonathan Mitchell is with us. Audio

A volunteer-based Corrections Department programme aimed at stopping the worst paedophiles from being a danger to children is being axed. Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

Which flag should New Zealand choose? RNZ debates the choice. The woman who escaped from the boot of a moving car two nights ago has died of her injuries in hospital. And a massive and shallow… Read more Audio

Oamaru's historic courthouse will be restored, seismically strengthened and re-opened. Audio

Submissions on a community's dream of putting up its own windfarm have come out split on whether it should go ahead. Audio

Huge numbers are expected at Orakei Marae at Bastion Point in Auckland this morning when the three day tangi for Dr Ranginui Walker begins. Audio

The New Zealand Breakers look to cap a remarkable turnaround in fortunes following an erratic regular season campaign, with a fifth overall win in the Australian Basketball league final series against… Read more Audio

Auckland health boards and the Health Ministry are forking out 650 thousand dollars to enable more Maori and Pacific secondary school students to train for health careers. Audio

A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio

Pest controllers say last month was a bumper month for bugs as the country experienced one of the hottest months on record. Audio

The Northland MP Winston Peters is calling for new rules to ensure local sawmills have a guaranteed supply of wood. Audio