Morning Report

More than 400 people turned out in Auckland last night to hear a line-up of prominent New Zealanders denounce the government's spy agency bill. Audio

Today, filming of Sir Peter Jackson's Hobbit trilogy, the prequel to the Lord of The Rings movies, comes to an end. Audio

The Wellington City Council has closed a central city street, amid fears that a damaged lift shaft could collapse in the wake of Sunday's earthquake. Audio

The driver of a Spanish high-speed train that derailed, killing at least 80 people, has been named as a suspect in one of Europe's worst rail accidents. For the latest we are joined by the Financial… Read more Audio

News from the business sector including a market report. Audio

Children of women who smoked cigarettes during pregnancy are more likely to have behavioral problems than those whose mothers didn't light up, according to new research. Audio

The Green Party says the amended version of the spy agency legislation does nothing to fix its fundamental flaws. Audio

A bill proposing to strengthen an agency's spying powers has prompted Ngai Tuhoe to consider preparing itself - in case the bill is made law; Three Bay of Plenty councils are working together to make… Read more Audio

News from the rural and farming sector. Audio

The latest from the Pacific region. Audio

Auckland's mayor believes the Government is open to persuasion on introducing charges to use roads in the city. Audio

A Defence Force court of inquiry has found a litany of failings contributed to the death of a soldier during a training exercise last year. Audio