Morning Report

An armed man is still holed up inside a rural property near Kawerau after shooting and wounding four police officers. Audio

The gunman who shot and injured four police officers remains holed up in a house near Kawerau. We have a reporter at the cordon and we'll speak to Police Commissioner Mike Bush. Russell Tully is found… Read more Audio

The first ever book club for Auckland's homeless has become an inspiration for some to improve their lives. Audio

Hundreds of school rugby league players in Wellington will lose their training field if the city council approves a half-million dollar turf upgrade for the Phoenix football club. Audio

Environmental groups have panned the Government's rationale for breaking its promise to allow marine reserves up to 200 miles from New Zealand's coast. Audio

A mother whose son died while diving says she goes through the grieving process each time she hears of another diver's death. Audio

Firefighters near Hanmer Springs are continuing to dampen down hotspots before forecast strong winds arrive today. Audio

A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio

The leader of the opposition in Fiji says the country is back in the grip of the military after two military men were appointed to key state roles last week. Audio

A leading Australian sports doctor says tennis star Maria Sharapova's career is likely over after announcing she failed a drugs test at this year's Australian Open. Audio

The High Court has been told how Richard Ord decided he had to confront the gunman who shot his partner or he'd be next. Audio

A Far North conservation group is blowing the whistle over a recent resource consent allowing a tourism operator to dig for swamp kauri. Audio