Morning Report

Northland iwi want a stronger say about where and when bodies are buried in the sea. Audio

A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio

There were the usual surprises but no great shocks as Hollywood honoured itself at the Oscar awards in Los Angeles last night. Audio

Tributes are pouring in for the noted Maori academic and writer, Ranginui Walker, who has died in Auckland at the age of 83. Audio

The Health Minister is promising more funding for Pharmac in the next budget. Audio

Tomorrow is the biggest day of the 2016 American primary season with polling taking place in 13 states and one territory in what is known as Super Tuesday. Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

The former mayor of Pitcairn Island is back in court today to face more charges relating to files found on his computer. Audio

And listening to that is Hayley Moynihan, the General Manager at Rabobank New Zealand. Audio

Some dairy farmers say they're worried the banks won't support them through the winter, with some already being told their business is no longer viable. Audio

As we have been reporting this morning, John Palino is having another crack at Auckland's top job. Audio

And listening to that is the Labour leader Andrew Little. Audio