Morning Report

The New Plymouth District Council has voted for the creation of a Maori seat, Parihaka Papakainga hopes to be home to one thousand people in 25 years, the major natural health and honey exporter… 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

Former Labour gen sec says leadership contest should wait, Labour could have a new leader before it's review is complete, Grant Robertson wants review done before leadership vote, John Key says he'll… Read more Audio

Let's have a chat to our Canberra correspondent Kerry-Anne Walsh. Audio

When the earthquakes wreaked havoc on central Christchurch, they also destroyed many of the older buildings which had provided cheap rehearsal spaces for local musicians. Audio

The mayor of New Plymouth says he's received hate mail and lost some close friends over the decision to establish iwi representation on the New Plymouth District Council; The Ngati Kahungunu chairman… Read more Audio

The Australian government is talking tough on terrorism in the wake of disturbing incidents linked to the Islamic State organisation. Audio

One of the first announcements made by the newly elected Prime Minister this week was to promise to personally take on the battle against child poverty. Audio

A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio

The All Blacks are preparing for Sunday morning's Rugby Championship battle with Argentina at La Plata. Audio