Morning Report

Media juggernauts NZME and Fairfax say their quality of local and regional news depends on a merger. Audio

A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio

One of the latest players set to don the black jersey for the first time says he's excited to be part of a new era for All Blacks rugby. Audio

One hundred and fifty top health professionals from around the world have written an open letter calling for the Rio Olympics to be moved or postponed because of the Zika virus. Audio

The Minister for Primary Industries is defending putting a seafood company in charge of monitoring fishing boats. Audio

The former chief coroner says current statistics don't give a complete picture of the number of people who commit suicide. Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

A showdown is looming between the government and Auckland Council over the desperate state of housing in the city. Audio

People smuggling, superannuation and the national economic plan were all part of last night's Australian election leaders' debate. Audio

A man wanting to be deported to New Zealand fears he will instead die of a heart attack, blocked from leaving Australia because he's a witness in a murder trial. Audio

There are several new players, a couple of recalls and a surprise or two among the 32 named yesterday in the All Blacks squad for next month's series against Wales. Audio

An independent expert says the official Budget documents show the Department of Conservation's funding has been cut. Audio