Morning Report

A road that would cut through the country's second largest national park to link the West Coast and Nelson has initial support from the Government. Audio

Black Caps Coach Mike Hesson is praising retiring captain Brendon McCullum as a "team man first and foremost", saying he'll be a big loss to New Zealand cricket. Audio

News from the rural and farming sector. Audio

Our business editor, Gyles Beckford, is in now with what's happening in the financial world.... And the sharemarket looks to be ending the year on a high. Audio

The number of migrants arriving in Europe has topped an unprecedented one million people this year, says the International Organisation for Migration. Audio

The Northern Employers and Manufacturers Association says it's time for a rethink of the export target if the Government's serious about raising the country's living standards. Audio

More now on Brendon McCullum's decision to retire after next year's test matches againt Australia. Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

A mother and son who fled the Taliban are sent home by immigration officials. Renewed calls for all police cars to carry firearms asnd the tills are ringing with record transactions in the run up to… Read more Audio

RNZ newsreader Hewitt Humphrey will present his last ever news bulletin on Radio New Zealand later today. Audio

Christchurch's 20-million dollar Margaret Mahy playground opens today. Audio

The police are to get their hands dirty in the fight against drugs -- quite literally. Audio