Morning Report

Two Whanganui leaders say there is strong evidence from the community that more people are embracing the correct Maori spelling of the river city's name by adding an 'h'; A professor of law says using… Read more Audio

News from the rural and farming sector. Audio

The latest from the Pacific region. Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

Queenstown is reeling after the teenage son of a flight company owner dies alongside his instructor in a helicopter crash. Police admit they're failing to win the war against family violence and the… Read more Audio

An official send-off will be given to the godwits in Canterbury tonight, before they make their annual flight north. Audio

For the 1.4 billion Chinese in the world, it's New Year today. Audio

Wanganui District Council has received nearly 2-thousand public submissions on the spelling of the river city's name - but it won't reveal what the public's preference is; The Police Commissioner has… Read more Audio

The Labour Party leader, Andrew Little, has defended his decision to kick the Green Party off the Intelligence and Security Committee. Audio

The fuel efficiency of Mark Lundy's car was a focal point at his trial in the High Court in Wellington yesterday. Audio

The Law Commission has begun reviewing legislation around how secret documents and information gathered by spy agencies is handled during court cases. Audio

A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio