Morning Report

Some residents of Christchurch's port hills say they've been left in limbo by a report saying their properties are at risk of catastrophic damage if there's severe weather. Audio

A Waikato kaumatua says the rising cost of insuring marae is becoming unsustainable, and future generations of Maori will have to make tough decisions about what to insure; Ngati Rangiteaorere is… Read more Audio

News from the rural and farming sector. Audio

The latest from the Pacific region. Audio

There were wins for both the Republicans and the Democrats in the first major round of elections since President Barack Obama's re-election last year. Audio

Police confirm they investigated roastbusters complaint in 2011; Sexual assault victim speaks out on police handling of case; Ratings agencies could downgrade Chorus over price cuts; Green Party… Read more Audio

Sir Winston Churchill will always be remembered as the heroic leader who, in Britain's darkest hour, inspired his people to fight on to victory against Hitler. Audio

Opposition MPs have once again failed in their efforts to convince those supporting the Sky City convention centre bill to switch sides. Audio

The Maori Internet Society says if an American company wins a bid to trademark the library cataloguing software as 'Koha', it would be a breach of the Treaty of Waitangi; The top Maori lawyer, Donna… Read more Audio

The government says it is going to act on the high price of building materials by trying to increase competition and reduce excessive margins. Audio

The first monthly property sales figures for Auckland since the Reserve Bank imposed tougher lending conditions on banks show they're yet to dent rising prices. Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio