Morning Report

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

A trust helping poor Northland families into their own homes has its plans stymied by the government. A Kiribati community leader heads to Parliament today to ask the government not to deport a family… Read more Audio

Time to chat to our Melbourne correspondent Phil Kafcaloudes. Audio

Ports and councils are under pressure to boost their infrastructure in time for mega cruise ships bringing in tens of thousands more passengers. Audio

Muaupoko iwi members who have claimed back the old Sailing Club building at Lake Horowhenua, plan to occupy the Rowing Club rooms this week; The national Nga Manu Korero speech competition will begin… Read more Audio

Marion Blake is the chief executive of Platform Trust which provides support to mental health patients. Audio

Victims of mentally ill people who've killed and maimed are demanding a say over when and how they should be released from psychiatric care. Audio

A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio

The president of Local Government New Zealand says it is nigh on impossible to push through council amalgamations under the current set up. Audio

The new Australian Prime Minister has unveiled his Cabinet line up and it appears women are the winners. The Australian's Political Editor is Dennis Shanahan. Audio

New Zealand had to overcome two yellow cards and a determined Pumas side to open their World Cup campaign with a 26-16 win at Wembley Stadium. Commentator Keith Quinn watched the game earlier this… Read more Audio

Kim Dotcom's court hearing begins today to decide whether he should be extradited to face trial in the United States. His preparation for the hearing was set back by a change of lawyers at the end of… Read more Audio