Morning Report

News from the rural and farming sector. Audio

The latest from the Pacific region. Audio

Thousands of people in Vanuatu are bracing for what could be one of the most devastating cyclones in decades. Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

As monster storm Cyclone Pam continues to build over Vanuatu, there will be a worrying flow on effect for New Zealand. We talk to forecasters, and cross to Port Vila. There's been plenty of criticism… Read more Audio

Returning now to our top story, and an apparent reprieve for two trees, threatened with felling so a house could be built in Auckland bush. Audio

New research shows about a billion dollars of food is wasted annually by New Zealand households. Audio

The age of the musical download has all but finished off the CD, but an even older technology, the vinyl record, is bucking the trend. Audio

Te Puni Kokiri has faced questions about the time it's taking to restructure; Less than a third of Far North residents have so far voted on whether to create Maori council wards for the district; The… Read more Audio

Armed thieves in France have stolen more than 13-million-dollars worth of jewels from two armoured vehicles at a motorway toll booth. Audio

Lawyers say a shortage of cash for the Independent Police Conduct Authority could hinder New Zealand's human rights. Audio

Raids by officials have shut down four groups which were using a Facebook page to promote black market seafood sales. Audio