Morning Report

It's not that unusual for a New Zealand shot putter to win a world title, Valerie Adams has been collecting medals, trophies and titles for over a decade now. Audio

Several iwi have joined the Maori fisheries trust, Te Ohu Kai Moana, in legally challenging the government's legislation to establish a protected marine sanctuary around the Kermedec Islands. Audio

A scathing review into the deaths of four babies at the Regional Women's Health Service last year could reshape maternity services in the lower North Island. Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

John Key is dismissing claims the Kermadec Islands ocean sanctuary rides roughshod over the rights of local Maori because they can fish elsewhere. Audio

Protesters are blocking the entrance to Sky City in Auckland where an international oil conference is being held. Audio

The lawyer acting for the Paris terror attack suspect Salah Abdeslam will take legal action against a French prosecutor for breaching his clients confidentiality. Audio

Cabinet Ministers are searching for a way to put a spoke in the wheel of Wicked Campers to "zip it sweetie". Audio

The cable, which Vodafone, Spark and Telstra have invested 70 million US dollars in, will begin in Raglan. Audio

John Key is downplaying the prospect of a law change to clamp down on tax avoidance by multinational companies. Audio

The Environment Minister says the Crown will vigorously defend its right to set up an ocean sanctuary around the Kermadec Islands. Audio

Fire crews were called out again last night to another fire on the Wither Hills behind Blenheim. Audio