Morning Report

More than 10 fire crews have spent the night battling a large forest fire in North Canterbury. Audio

There's no sign yet of any major congestion on Auckland roads. Audio

News from the rural and farming sector. Audio

Another of the market heavyweights has reported. The telecommunications and digital services company, Spark, has delivered a solid first half net profit, with revenue growth from its mobile and IT… Read more Audio

The Ministry of Social Development has admitted it can't meet the current demand for social housing in Whangarei. Audio

Pope Francis says U.S. Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump is "not Christian" because of his views on immigration. Audio

The Black Caps batsman, Kane Williamson, was named the Sportsman of the Year at the Halberg Awards in Auckland last night. Audio

A bus-driver strike today in Auckland is expected to cause severe congestion on the city's roads. Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

Traffic flows heavier than usual as bus drivers strike; Auckland commuters have to find other ways to get to work; Emergency transport management team stands by; Union defends disruption to Auckland… Read more Audio

Latest figures from Statistics New Zealand show a significant drop in births by girls aged 15 to 19 years old. Audio

New Zealand is approaching decision time on anti-strangling laws and the world's leading expert predicts such a law could spark hundreds of prosecutions here. Audio