Morning Report

It's been a Wellington landmark for more than a century but in a few weeks Kirkcaldie & Stains will shut up shop for good. Audio

Rampant house prices have dominated headlines this year and will surely feature in barbecue talk this summer. Audio

Lawyers representing two brothers found NOT guilty in New Zealand's first people trafficking trial say Immigration officials have been taken for a ride by the complainants in the case. Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

The English language is mutating faster than at any point in history thanks in large part to digital communications including social media. Audio

It's the thought that counts with Christmas presents, but some of the gifts that may be under your tree this year, should come with health warnings. Audio

Holiday makers will be gearing up for hot temperatures across the country today, with the potential to break a few records on the South Island's east coast. Audio

New Zealand are just 47 runs away from wrapping up the test cricket series against Sri Lanka. Audio

Scientists say the country's biodiversity will keep going backwards unless the Department of Conservation gets a much needed funding boost. Audio

Questions have been raised about Prime Minister John Key's position as an ambassador for the anti violence charity White Ribbon after his involvement in jokes - referencing rape - on a music radio… Read more Audio

The World Trade Organisation is showing signs of life delivering what dairy farmers are welcoming as an early Christmas present. Audio

With thoughts turning to Christmas turkeys roasting in the oven or chicken sizzling on backyard barbecues, the poultry industry is under pressure to clean up its act in a bid to reduce campylobacter… Read more Audio