Morning Report

A Hawkes Bay hapu in a decade long dispute with a local farmer over beach access has built a makeshift barge to solve the problem. Audio

A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio

2015 has been yet another year of turmoil in the media landscape with traditional platforms suffering as online platforms make further gains. Audio

Labour's defence spokesman Phil Goff says his party could support the deployment of combat troops against Islamic State if the circumstances were right. Audio

The tourism industry is expecting its busiest season ever. Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

The Greens have filed a complaint with the Independent Police Complaints Authority over the raid on Nicky Hager's house. Audio

An Australian bikie is questioning whether New Zealand immigration officials are under pressure from Australia to make travelling here more difficult. Audio

A cooler day lies ahead after yesterday's record-breaking heat. Audio

A dream year for Black Cap Kane Williamson has ended with the 25 year old setting New Zealand records for test runs and centuries, and an official ranking as the world's best batsman. Audio

There are more children than classroom space in some parts of New Zealand and some schools have been forced to use their halls for teaching. Audio

The Labour Leader Andrew Little has reconsidered his party's stance on sending New Zealand troops to fight Islamic State in Iraq. Audio