Morning Report

The country is beginning to send boats carrying desperately needed aid to remote islands and coastal villages devastated by Cyclone Winston. Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

For the second year running, thousands of teenagers have missed out on getting University Entrance. Audio

An Auckland businessman says he felt sick after sending letters threatening to spike infant formula with 1080, and knew he'd probably get caught when he sent an anonymous retraction letter to police.

The Insurance Council says private insurers should settle the vast majority of Canterbury earthquake claims by the end of this year. Audio

Clients of collapsed Christchurch building company Stonewood Homes have been assured that homes under construction will be completed. Audio

An expletive-laden tirade by bowler Josh Hazlewood has landed the Australian cricketer in hot water. Audio

The plan to increase housing density in some central Auckland suburbs could be defeated today. Audio

American President Barack Obama has presented a plan to finally shut the detention centre at Guantanamo Bay in Cuba. Audio

RNZ International's Alex Perrottet visited the remote Yasawa Island group yesterday. He's on the line from Nadi. Audio

Power is still off in many areas - and the blunt reality is it's expected to be four months before it's back to normal. Audio

Fiji is beginning to send boats carrying desperately needed aid to remote islands and coastal villages devastated by Cyclone Winston. Audio