Morning Report

A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio

A ruling on the America's Cup defending champions, Oracle, is expected today after a series of hearings into cheating allegations. Audio

The Japanese government is expected to announce as early as today what action it will take about the contaminated water pouring from the wrecked Fukushima nuclear plant. Audio

The families of the 29 men who died in the Pike River Mine will find out this morning whether the Government has approved a plan to re-enter the mine. Audio

France says the suspected chemical attack near Damascus last month "could not have been ordered and carried out by anyone but the Syrian government". Audio

Pacific leaders will get a firsthand look at a country battling the effects of climate change, when they arrive in the Marshall Islands for this year's annual Pacific Islands Forum. Audio

The residents of rugby-loving Christchurch have serious reservations about the need for a half-billion-dollar stadium in the city. Audio

One of the most contentious ideas for higher density housing in Auckland suburbs has been thrown out at the last minute as councillors finalise a draft of the city's 30 year growth blueprint. Audio

An electoral law specialist is calling a referendum on the Government's asset sales programme a 'very expensive opinion poll'. Audio

The Auckland lawyer Davina Murray has been removed from the Law Society's register, after her conviction for smuggling contraband to a prisoner. Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

The New Zealand journalist who was arrested in Egypt, Wayne Hay, says the moment he was blindfolded he realised his detention in Cairo was serious. Audio