Morning Report

The second part of the inquest into the death of a Canadian couple who were killed by a slip on the Haast to Wanaka highway gets underway today. Audio

A survey has found that 40 per cent of scientists working in New Zealand have felt gagged because of management policy or concern over losing funding. Audio

Ricky Houghton, the chief executive of Kaitaia-based He Korowai Trust says selling state houses to iwi won't solve the problem of low levels of Maori ownership and would simply shift the problem to… Read more Audio

After weeks of hints John Key will tomorrow outline more reasons for New Zealand becoming involved in the war against IS. Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

It's the day New Zealanders and Australians pause in unison for a few minutes of horse racing with many hoping for a big winnings. Audio

Caution and uncertainty are keeping many primary schools out of the government's flagship education scheme. Audio

New Zealander Leeza Ormsby is preparing to leave a Bali prison after serving nine months for being caught with half a marijuana joint in her handbag. Audio

Investigators say The Virgin Galactic space craft that crashed shortly after its launch from its carrier, appears to have deployed a safety device too early. Audio

The Iraqi government says more than 300 Sunni tribesmen have been executed in Anbar province in recent days by extremists fighting for Islamic State. Audio

A report launched in Britain's Parliament last night is proposing New Zealanders and Australians be granted special status to live and work in the United Kingdom without restriction. Audio

Consumer New Zealand wants changes to the Fair Trading Act to make it an offence for door to door salespeople to ignore a Do Not Knock sticker. Audio