Morning Report

Paleontologists have found the giant fossilised shell of an extinct marine animal near the spot where New Zealand's first dinosaur bone was found. Audio

The Office of Treaty Settlements is reviewing its processes after a High Court judgement criticised it for giving the wrong advice about a Bay of Plenty tribe's claims; A new study has found that… Read more Audio

Ruakaka residents will be allowed back into a Whangarei wildlife sanctuary next week to clear mangroves, despite having already flouted their resource consent on the first attempt. Audio

The Mana Party has taken a swipe at the Labour Party's record on representing pacific people but insists it's not trying to take Labour voters. Audio

The Football World Cup kicks off this week in Brazil, but allegations that bribes were paid to secure the 2022 tournament for Qatar have been overshadowing the opening of the four yearly showpiece… Read more Audio

A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio

The Labour Party says if it is voted into Government it will set up a special Earthquake Court to speed up the claims process for Cantabrians waiting on insurance settlements almost four years after… Read more Audio

The Prime Minister says details surrounding the apparent death of a New Zealander in Syria have yet to be confirmed, and it's not yet clear what has happened to the man. Audio

The Labour Party has called for a government inquiry into the police decision not to prosecute John Banks. Audio

Mounting pressure has forced John Banks to resign as an MP, the former National Party President and supporter of John Banks, Michelle Boag, says Mr Banks decision to resign was the right one. Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

The All Blacks started their rugby season with a hard-fought win, beating England 20-15 at Eden Park on Saturday. Audio