Morning Report

The World Bank says concern about growing inequality is behind its decision to broaden its mandate. Audio

A meeting in a country hall near Whangarei last night has spurred the council into action after a spate of crashes involving logging trucks. Audio

Fonterra has lifted its forecast payout for the 2014 season, despite a roller coaster month for the dairy cooperative. Audio

Former United States government intelligence and defence policy analyst, Paul Buchanan from the consultancy firm 36th Parallel Assessments on whether NZ should consider getting involved in Syrian… Read more Audio

France and Britain are emerging as likely backers of a military strike by the United States on Syria. Audio

About 5000 badgers are expected to be killed in Britain over the next six weeks in a bid to control bovine TB. Audio

The Australian Education Minister, Bill Shorten, believes Labour still has a chance of winning the election if it can convince enough people a Coalition Government would make serious cuts to public… Read more Audio

Mighty River Power will today report its first financial result as a fully listed entity. Audio

Labour leadership candidates say they want a clean fight, but anonymous Twitter accounts have already been set up backing each of the three candidates. Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

A massive wildfire is still blazing in northern California near Yosemite National Park. Audio

The Green Party says the Government should rule out altogether the possibility of taking military action in Syria without sanction by the United Nations. Audio