Morning Report

A former police officer says the police need to launch a Maori-only recruitment campaign; A Motiti Island hapu plans to call on the London Offshore Consultants as its witness in a possible Environment… Read more Audio

Representatives of four Far North iwi will be in Parliament this morning for the first reading of the bill that ratifies their long-awaited Treaty settlement. Audio

The first ever academic study of state snooping in New Zealand is among 101 research projects to win grants in this year's Marsden Fund round. Audio

A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio

A consultant to the Transport Agency says lockable gates could be built in the Haast Pass to stop traffic if there is a risk of landslides. Audio

Labour's foreign affairs spokesman David Shearer is with us in the studio. Audio

The Prime Minister will today spell out New Zealand's contribution to the fight against Islamic State. Audio

Medical professionals are warning a 'miracle drug' being promoted in New Zealand this weekend is just bleach. Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

The Fire Service is urging the public to remember to take care this evening. Audio

Americans vote in the midterm elections today, which could result in a very difficult final two years in office for the US President, Barack Obama. Audio

Health officials have told the Government a national screening programme for bowel cancer needs to be phased in, as hospitals could struggle to cope with a national roll-out. Audio