Morning Report

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

Chris Cairns gives evidence for the first time at his perjury trial in London. Australian media hail Michelle Payne's victory in the Melbourne cup saying it's the biggest win for women's rights in… Read more Audio

A Japanese galloper appears to be the one to beat in this afternoon's Melbourne Cup. Audio

The Whangarei mayor Sheryl Mai says her council is hoping to claw back at least some of the costs of a failed subdivision that's lumbered the ratepayers with a huge repair bill. Audio

A commercial fisherman operating from the North Island town of Raglan says a conservation group is using alarmist propaganda to highlight the plight of dolphins. Audio

Imagine this - a rebel militia has seized political power, there are protests on the streets, a giant refugee camp in the Marlborough Sounds and New Zealand's navy, soldiers and air force have been… Read more Audio

Hawke's Bay's Te Aute College is making plans for multi-million dollar makeover after receiving a welcome financial boost from local iwi. Audio

A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio

Economists are warning Papua New Guinea faces a collapse in government revenue of historic proportions. Audio

The law that dictates our education system does not clearly state what New Zealand's education goals are. Audio

Skiiers and snowboarders could be feeling the heat from global warming as soon as 2040 with rising temperatures reducing snow fall and likely to reduce the length of ski seasons. Audio

A long-time mental health advocate says it is extremely concerning the police are being required to deal with mental health patients when it is not their job. Audio