Morning Report

A million dollar study into the genetic reasons behind New Zealand's obesity epidemic has been announced today. Audio

Otago University says no one was available for an interview this morning, but they did send Morning Report a statement. Audio

Jetstar's chosen its four new regional routes. The budget arm of Qantas is launching flights from Auckland to Nelson, Napier, New Plymouth and Palmerston North; while Wellington to Nelson will also be… Read more Audio

New Zealand hasn't increased its refugee quota since it was first set at 800 almost thirty years ago, in 1987. Audio

The migrant crisis is beginning to divide Europe, as hundreds of thousands of refugees flee Arab and North African countries. Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

A Northland iwi is looking at a proposal for a new extraction industry for former wetlands in the Far North - mining peat. Audio

A union representing hundreds of female teacher aides is the latest to announce legal action over pay discrimination. Audio

Business confidence, a good indicator of where the economy is headed, has hit a six year low according to ANZ data yesterday. Audio

Provincial mayors in areas about to get Jetstar flights are adamant the airline is in it for the long haul. Audio

A woman who took Otago University to court over slipping on wet tiles has won 60-thousand dollars. Audio

Today marks the first day of Spring, but forecasters are predicting windier and stormier weather than normal before Christmas. Audio