Morning Report

News from the rural and farming sector. Audio

A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio

The NCEA's literacy and numeracy benchmarks are under scrutiny after research showed some teens were getting the qualification even though they were not functionally literate or numerate. Audio

One of New Zealand's most notorious criminals, paedophile rapist Ronald van der Plaat, will return to his Auckland home today having served his full sentence. Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

An internet tycoon wanted by American authorities is found to be hiding assets in New Zealand. Greenpeace responds to John Key's revelation the environmental lobby group appears in the Panama papers… Read more Audio

The port town of Lyttelton has taken a big step towards rebuilding itself after the 2011 earthquake with the opening of its new primary school. Audio

Providers of home support services say 50 million dollars has been "sucked out" of their sector in the past decade because of continued underfunding. Audio

The only Maori District Councillor in New Plymouth, Howie Tamati, won't seek relection in October. Audio

UEFA president Michel Platini is planning to resign from European football's governing body. Audio

More than 300 leading economists from 30 countries have written to world leaders saying there is no economic justification for allowing tax havens to continue. Audio

A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio