Morning Report

The French government is demanding answers from United States authorities, following claims of massive surveillence of phone calls in France. Audio

Residents in Shannon are worried the closing of of the small Horowhenua town's biggest employer will gut their local economy. Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio

The Canterbury District Health Board has settled its insurance claim to repair quake damaged facilities in the region, but the money falls well short of the 500 million dollars needed to repair all… Read more Audio

The Minister of Immigration rejects suggestions that interpreters working for the SAS have been treated unfairly. Audio

The Prime Minister says he's not taking the New Zealand First leader, Winston Peters, seriously over his demand for a new, government-owned Kiwisaver provider. Audio

In New South Wales residents are bracing themselves for a deterioration in conditions that could create what's being called a mega-fire. Audio

Fresh allegations have surfaced about the pressure failed Auckland mayoral candidate John Palino put on Bevan Chuang to reveal her affair with Len Brown. Audio

The Government will give Team New Zealand five million dollars to retain key team members while a decision is made on a future challenge. Audio

A Roma couple charged with the abduction of a young girl in Greece say they were given the child legitimately. Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio