Morning Report

A review of mayoral office spending is underway, after Auckland mayor Len Brown admitted to an affair with a council advisory board member. Audio

What's believed to be the first Pasifika orchestral repertoire will get its premiere in south Auckland tomorrow night. Audio

Claimants recounting their histories to the Waitangi Tribunal in Whangarei this week have told of the lethal impact of mercury mining on Maori families. Audio

A backlog of ninety cases are waiting for a sentencing date at the Auckland District court just as it's about to take on more trials from the neighbouring Manukau court during refurbishment. Audio

Raetihi residents could have their drinking water back on as early as Monday, if medical officials give the go ahead. Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

Criminal defence lawyers say changes to the legal system and increasing workloads mean more in the profession are feeling pressured and stressed. Audio

A call is being made for the police watchdog to have greater powers so it can prosecute officers. Audio

Hundreds of thousands of American government employees are heading back to work today after a bill was signed overnight to end the partial shut-down and prevent a debt default. Audio

The Green Party says John Banks now faces a conflict of interest over voting on the legislation which gives Sky City a series of gambling concessions in return for building the convention centre. Audio

The Government is coming under increasing pressure over its support for the ACT Party leader, John Banks. Audio

The Auckland council hopes it will be able to swiftly determine whether the city's mayor spent ratepayers money during the course of a two-year long extra-marital affair. Audio