Morning Report

Time to chat to our Melbourne correspondent Phil Kafcaloudes. Audio

Pharmacies in Waikato are delivering free flu jabs to older people this winter in a New Zealand first that has raised hackles with doctors. Audio

At least seven police officers in the American city of Baltimore have been injured in violent clashes after the funeral of a black man who died in police custody. Audio

Maori have responded well after University Entrance standards were raised last year, on average out-performing Pakeha in numeracy and literacy; A National list MP of Ngai Tahu descent is validating… Read more Audio

Flooding is causing problems throughout Wellington this morning, slowing rush hour traffic and innundating homes and businesses. Audio

Today marks 20 years since a Department of Conservation viewing platform collapsed into a ravine in the Cave Creek area near Punakaiki on the West Coast, killing 14 people. Audio

A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio

And Amnesty International has welcomed Mr Key's commitment to raise human rights issues when he meets with Saudi Arabia's leaders during the next stage of his visit. Audio

The Prime Minister John Key says Gulf states are supportive of New Zealand's involvement in the war against terror, and this country's renewed contribution of military personnel has been welcomed. Audio

Hundreds of New Zealanders with relatives in Nepal have been desperately trying to get in touch with their families in the wake of the deadly magnitude seven-point-eight earthquake that struck the… Read more Audio

A New Zealand family holidaying in Kathmandu is sheltering in a tent on an open field while they wait to leave the country. Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio