Morning Report

Firefighters in New South Wales have been working throughout the night to beat back several major bush fires, as residents are warned of more severe weather conditions to come. Audio

A Ngati Whatua o Kaipara leader is challenging the Minister of Education to act after the closure of the last Maori classroom in its rohe; In a statement, the Minister of Education, Hekia Parata, says… Read more Audio

News from the rural and farming sector. Audio

The latest from the Pacific region. Audio

Financial analysts are welcoming a rise in the value of New Zealand investments overseas. Audio

Spokesman says Palino pressured Brown's mistress, Crown Law confirms future government could undo SkyCity deal, Rural Fire Service works around the clock to stop fires, Pike mine mission makes… Read more Audio

Brisbane correspondent Donna Field. Audio

Taranaki is heading into the busiest period of oil and gas exploration ever known in New Zealand. Audio

A Ngai Tahu leader says the Maori Council needs to be allowed to die a peaceful death, and for the Iwi Leaders Forum to take up the role as the main pan-tribal body; In response, the Maori Council… Read more Audio

The United States bank JP Morgan Chase looks set to pay 13-billion American dollars in fines following an investigation into its role in the 2007 financial crisis. Audio

After beating the Wallabies on Saturday night, four new All Blacks have been named in the squad to tour Japan, France, England and Ireland later this year. Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio