Morning Report

Lawmakers in the United States have ended the stand off that shut down the government and brought the country perilously close to defaulting on its debts. Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio

The legal profession is being told it needs to do more to recognise increasing stress and potential mental health concern among its members. Audio

The New Zealand First leader, Winston Peters, says he is more certain than ever that his party will decide who governs at the next election. Audio

Opposition parties are calling for more consistency from the Speaker of the House, after the Greens co-leader, Metiria Turei, was ejected from Parliament. Audio

A Wellington-based media lawyer says Len Brown may be able to claim his privacy has been breached. Audio

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