Morning Report

David Bain's main supporter is playing down media reports that he is likely to have his compensation claim turned down. Audio

Reuters is reporting highly dangerous radioactive material stolen in Iraq in November could fall into the hands of Islamic State. Audio

Most of the major banks are keeping quiet on whether they'll match what's being touted as the lowest home loan rate in five decades. Audio

Heavy rain has resulted in widespread surface flooding and bought trees down in the region overnight. Audio

New Zealand First wants the government to explain how much Serco's botched management of Mt Eden Remand Prison will cost the taxpayer. Audio

A Whangarei emergency housing trust is turning away homeless families at the rate of seven a week as it copes with an influx of people fleeing high rents in Auckland. Audio

An Education Council hearing resumes this morning into the case of two teachers accused of serious misconduct with a 13 year old pupil who later died. Audio

Auckland health officials won't be prosecuting the man behind a Sky City measles alert who defied quarantine instructions. Audio

There's been rough weather overnight around the country? Audio

An air force helicopter had to be scrambled to save two stranded tourists near Farewell Spit last night after atrocious weather grounded local rescue choppers. Audio

Intense rain across the Nelson region has resulted in widespread surface flooding and trees down. Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio