Morning Report

Controversial legislation that would allow the Government's spy agency to legally surveil New Zealanders is a step closer to becoming law. Audio

The chief coronor, Judge Neil MacLean, says Maori have made it clear to him that if suicide isn't talked about - then misinformation will continue; The Maori Party hopes the Minister for Primary… Read more Audio

News from the rural and farming sector. Audio

The latest from the Pacific region. Audio

The organisation that will oversee the building of most of Christchurch's anchor projects is hiring more than a dozen new staff in an effort to speed up the building projects. Audio

After weeks in hiding at Moscow airport, whistleblower Edward Snowden is granted asylum by Russia. Opposition parties accuse the Prime Minister of "shafting" the head of Parliamentary Service and the… Read more Audio

The French city of Cannes is reeling from its second jewellery heist in three days. In scenes reminiscent of the Pink Panther, two armed men have held up a store selling luxury watches not far from… Read more Audio

From today, all kiwifruit growers need to have in place a plan detailing how they're managing the vine-killing disease PSA-V in their orchards. Almost three years after the disease was discovered in a… Read more Audio

The Auditor-General has been questioned by MPs about what the Ministry of Education's Maori achievement strategy is doing to address institutional racism in schools; Members of the Ruapehu iwi, Ngati… Read more Audio

There is growing concern over the credibility of a review examining the troubled inquiry into domestic violence set up by businessman and philanthropist, Sir Owen Glenn. Audio

Dunedin community leaders are accusing the Government of ripping the heart out of the city's economy after another announcement of jobs being sent north. Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio