Morning Report

The United States and its allies appear to be steeling themselves for what one American defense official is now describing as a "years-long" fight against the Islamic State. Audio

Business groups are divided on how the Reserve Bank should tackle the high New Zealand dollar. Audio

The former New Zealand cricketer Chris Cairns has been formally charged with perjury by England's Crown Prosecution Service. Audio

As you've heard in the news, a woman will appear in court this morning over the kidnapping of a baby from Middlemore Hospital last night. Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

Under the French town of Arras lies a network of tunnels, which were largely built by New Zealanders during the First World War. Audio

There are calls for legislative change to allow families to compel members to undergo treatment for P addiction. Audio

Overnight in the Middle East, the United States and its allies have targeted economic assests held by the Islamic State in Syria, hitting 12 small scale oil refineries in the east of the country. Audio

Families of the Pike River victims remain confident re-entry into the mine could be possible, despite Solid Energy saying it could be fatal. Audio

The New Zealand dollar has fallen after the Reserve Bank Governor yesterday issued a statement saying the current value of the Kiwi is unjustifiable and unsustainable. Audio

The former Labour Party president and Alliance leader, Jim Anderton, says Labour needs to focus on deeper issues than just who is the leader. Read more Audio

The use of paracetamol during pregnancy has been linked to an increased risk of behavioural problems in children. Audio