Morning Report

Phil Goff warns John Palino off getting involved in dirty politics in the race for Auckland mayoralty. Winston Peters calls for accountability over plans to close a rail line in Northland and the… Read more Audio

Time to chat to our Melbourne correspondent Phil Kafcaloudes. Audio

It was a weekend of upsets, and new faces, as last years finalists lost their opening games, and three new teams joined the competition. Audio

February the 29th: the day, in leap year terminology, for the leapers or leaplings, to celebrate a birthday which comes around once every four years. Audio

The Coatesville mansion which was home to Kim Dotcom and before that was known as the Chrisco mansion is up for sale. Audio

Dunedin's mayor is defending a group set up last year to improve anti-social behaviour in the city's student area, saying there's zero tolerance of bad behaviour. Audio

The Maori Affairs Minister Te Ururoa Flavell joins Morning Report. Audio

The government has wrapped up a consultation process over a proposed law, which is aimed at giving Maori more say over what to do with their communally-owned land. Audio

A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio

The daughter of a former New Zealand Army Reserve who has been detained in an Australian prison without charge for four months, says he will keep fighting his deportation. Audio

The Academy Awards get underway in Hollywood this afternoon and the nominees, including New Zealand producer Finola Dwyer, will soon find out if they'll be bringing home an Oscar. Correspondent Brad… Read more Audio

The very latest sports news with RNZ sports reporter Matt Chatterton. Audio