Morning Report

The first cricket test between the Black Caps and Sri Lanka will get underway in a couple of hours after a week of drama for the visiting team. Audio

A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio

More than 290-thousand people in Britain have signed a petition calling for the American presidential hopeful, Donald Trump, to be banned from the country. Audio

Australia's former prime minister Tony Abbott has sparked criticism by saying Islam has a "massive problem" and needs to reform. Audio

The Government's decision to remove the theat of prison from the cartel bill has support from the legal fraternity. Audio

The mayors of two areas whose young adults have been labelled the most "at-risk" in the country are blaming the lack of jobs and a lack of hope. Audio

Business and unions are expecting a cut in the cost of borrowing this morning. Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

Are you confused about what to get children for Christmas? Audio

One of the Defence Force's most significant operations ended last night when personnel from its fourth, and final, rotation arrived home to their eager and anxious families. Audio

The jurors deciding the case of a woman accused of helping her lover murder her husband will continue their deliberations today. Audio

Young adults in the Far North, Kawerau, Opotiki and Wairoa have been singled out as the most at-risk in the country. Audio