Morning Report

A convicted armed robber who's lived in Australia since he was nine and has just been deported to Invercargill says he's on the brink of returning to a life of crime. Audio

It's still a year until Aucklanders vote for a new Mayor, but the race is already heating up with business leader Victoria Crone officially throwing her hat in the ring. Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

The Christchurch City Council is already making New Years resolutions, including one to spend less money on photocopying. Audio

More than one thousand property owners have filed a class action lawsuit against James Hardie, estimated to be worth two hundred million dollars. Audio

Sue Chetwin is the head of the Consumer New Zealand. Audio

The Education Ministry is predicting some regions will experience a a big drop in the number of children enrolling at schools over the next 30 years. Audio

Buller's mayor says a new road through the national park is essential for his region's future. Audio

On this day one hundred years ago troops started being evacuated from Gallipoli, bringing to an end what had been a disastrous eight month campaign. Audio

A report out today by the Children's Commissioner says nearly one third of New Zealand children are living in poverty. Audio

The Remuneration Authority has given the Prime Minister and MPs a Christmas pay rise. Audio

Justice Minister Amy Adams, who brought in a supervision regime for deportees last month, would not come on Morning Report, saying it's an operational matter. Audio