Morning Report

The Philippines is being battered by a powerful typhoon, for the second time in just a week. Philippines Bureau Chief at Reuters, Karen Lema spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

An early morning Rural update from Gianina Schwanecke. Audio

An early morning sports news update with Nathan Rarere Audio

The fire has so far burned through up to 2000 hectares Audio

The fire has so far burned through up to 2000 hectares Audio

A wall of smoke from the Tongariro National Park fire is providing a worrying vista for a central plateau village. Jimmy Ellingham reports. Audio

Catch up with the latest headlines from around the world with RNZ's Alice Wilkins. Audio

The measles outbreak is continuing to spread with a new case in Nelson bringing the total to 18. Health New Zealand Clinical Director, Dr Anae Neru Leavasa spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

As the Government looks to double the number of concerts at Eden Park, attention is also turning to Christchurch; Police are worried they might be tarnished after former Deputy Police Commissioner… Read more Audio

We crossed the ditch to Canberra to talk to our correspondent Kerry-Anne Walsh. Audio

A celebrity football match is kicking off in Waikato this weekend.The Kick for a Cause event is bringing together sports stars, politicians, and local personalities to raise money for the Salvation… Read more Audio

The government has announced new rebate scheme for the screen industry. Philippa Mossman, Head of International Attraction for the New Zealand Film Commission spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio