Morning Report

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio

Building owners in Hawke's Bay are asking why they are getting wild variations in engineers assessments of how earthquake-proof their buildings are. Audio

Racing is due to get underway about now in the Louis Vuitton Cup, a win will see Emirates Team New Zealand claim victory for the third time and advance to an America's Cup match with Oracle. Audio

Indian police have arrested a fifth man after the rape of a journalist, a case which has reignited debate over sexual violence in the country. Audio

Syrians living in New Zealand have reacted with dismay at reports that well over 1000 civilians have been killed with poison gas in the suburbs of Damascus. Audio

A political marketing expert thinks it may be too late for Labour to change its leader if it wants to win next year's election. Audio

The Labour list MP and former union boss, Andrew Little, was considered a contender for the leadership, but yesterday announced he would not stand. Audio

New Zealand is having its warmest winter since records began. Audio

Australia's Liberal Party leader, Tony Abbott, has accused the Labour Party of dishonesty and says voters can no longer trust it. Audio

The police investigating the deaths of two people in rural South Auckland say a firearm was used but the community should not be worried. Audio

An update from the team at RNZ sport. Audio