Morning Report

The number of schools on the government's watchlist for poor performance has reached its lowest point ever. Audio

New Zealanders may soon be able to pack one less thing for their next holiday across the ditch - their passport. Audio

People are busy preparing for the scariest night of the year. Audio

A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio

One aviation commentator says the families of those who died in the 2010 Fox Glacier crash are owed an apology. Audio

More than 60 properties were cut off last night in the Upper Hutt suburb of Birchville after a bridge buckled following heavy flooding. Audio

Just a handful of New Zealand politicians will be at the RWC final. Audio

In less than 48 hours New Zealand rugby fans are either going to be rightfully smug or terribly disappointed. Audio

Here are a few stats we've googled for you ahead of the weekend's game. Audio

Win or lose on Sunday morning, the Rugby World Cup final will be the last time two of Christchurch's favourite players, Richie McCaw and Dan Carter, will play in an international rugby game together. Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

As the incidence of insulin-dependent Type One diabetes grows, New Zealand's ability to cope appears to be getting worse. Read more Audio