Morning Report

The construction industry wants to get more women into building as a way of solving a big labour shortage. Audio

A new report by leading New Zealand scientists is warning two thirds of New Zealanders are living in flood-prone areas, leaving them at the mercy of climate change. Audio

The Government is moving to prevent small community groups from objecting to local government amalgamations after they've taken place. Audio

As we have been reporting this morning the All Blacks have won the Team of the Year at the Laureus International Sports Awards in Berlin. Audio

Australia is set to have an election in July after a government labour reform bill was blocked by the Senate for a second time. Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

Nasa is getting ready to launch its super balloon from Wanaka Airport. Audio

An Auckland manufacturer in business for 40 years says his business has doubled in size in three years, but it could topple overnight if the New Zealand dollar moves sharply. Audio

The death toll from Ecuador's earthquake has climbed to 350 people overnight as the grim work of searching for survivors continues into a third day. Audio

Refugees who've been living in New Zealand for years are now struggling to send money to their families back home, after banks cut ties with some money transfer operators. Audio

First Let's go back now to Niue and the Scenic Hotel Group winning a government contract a month after its owner made a big donation to the National party. Audio

The police may be asked to investigate after a Greyhound New Zealand board member admitted to corruption and supplying a prohibited substance. Audio