Morning Report

The 12th Festival of Pacific Arts is underway in Guam with 27 Pacific countries and territories participating. Audio

The lawyer acting for families of New Zealand and Australian victims of the Malaysia Airlines flight shot down over Ukraine is confident he can make Russia pay compensation of 10 million dollars per… Read more Audio

The Inspector General of Intelligence and Security says there is still plenty of scope for New Zealand's spy agencies to be more open with the public about what they do, in order to boost public trust… Read more Audio

A helicopter pilot, an off-duty surf life saver and a search and rescue volunteer have been recognised for saving lives during daring feats of rescue. Audio

Rugby has long been regarded as New Zealand's national game but the sports's leaders fear it could become irrelevant in the country's biggest city. Audio

A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio

There are high hopes in the health sector that wider screening for bowel cancer will get the go-ahead in tomorrow's Budget. Audio

A major shift is underway for the services responsible for giving budgeting advice to those struggling to make ends meet. Audio

The Housing Minister Nick Smith has admitted a greater number of building inspections are failing. Audio

As we heard on Morning Report yesterday Tauranga is booming and house prices are rising. But also rising is the level of homelessness in some parts of the city. Audio

Greg Skelton Wellington Electricity is on the phone. Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio