Morning Report

In eight years 142 species have moved closer to extinction since National came into power, according to figures obtained by the Green Party. Audio

A New Zealand detainee being held at an immigration detention centre in Sydney expects to find out today if his leg will need to be amputated. Audio

News from the rural and farming sector. Audio

A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio

A study of employees affected by the Canterbury earthquakes has found they're more likely to have jobs - and get better pay - than people in similar roles in other parts of the country. Audio

Calls to ban Islam in Samoa are being described as religious bigotry, although some say they're based on reasonable fears. Audio

Maori Health Providers say more Maori medical staff are needed if their woeful cancer rates are to improve. Audio

Thousands of people marched throughout New Zealand and Australia yesterday, prompted by the death of 3-year-old Moko Rangitoheriri at the hands of his carers. Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

The search is set to begin again soon for a group of four wheel drive enthusiasts stranded in Central Otago. The Government is urged to step in as a New Zealander detained in Australia faces possible… Read more Audio

The latest from Australia with Canberra correspondent Kerry-Anne Walsh. Audio

Today is the 75th anniversary of the start of the Battle of Crete in which allied troops fought to hold the Greek island against extreme odds. Audio