Morning Report

The Mayor of Gisborne is backing an agreement which he says will give Ngati Porou shared power to make decisions; Maori health advocate Sir Mason Durie has challenged community leaders in Taranaki to… Read more Audio

More than 300 residents are being evacuated from part of the south coast of New South Wales in Australia because of rising floodwaters. Audio

The cost of going to the doctor, and difficulties navigating the health system, have meant more people in the Nelson region are calling an ambulance for minor ailments. Audio

As we reported last half hour the PPTA says NCEA could be damaged beyond repair if political meddling doesn't stop. Audio

A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio

Hillary Clinton's position as the clear frontrunner for the Democratic nomination is looking a bit shaky. Audio

The shakey global markets has many economies on edge. Speaking to Morning Report earlier Finance Minister, Bill English told us if there is a harder landing for China's stockmarket that could affect… Read more Audio

The PPTA says state schools should be banned from being able to offer international qualifications such as the Cambridge exams. Audio

School principals say they're worried proposed changes to health and safety rules will force them to cancel school camps and rip out adventure playgrounds. Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

Recreational users of South Island mountain areas are joining forces to get better public access to the Coronet Peak ski field. Audio

A health board wants a line drawn around what can and can't be filmed by patients and families in hospitals. Audio