Morning Report

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

Speed is believed to be the cause of of Spain's worst train disaster. Filming on Peter Jackson's Tolkien movies ends today and a Public meeting on the GCSB Bill tells MPs to "grow some backbone and… Read more Audio

People using free public wi-fi are being warned that their transactions can easily be hacked, and so should avoid doing anything involving confidential or sensitive information. Audio

The Solomon Islands Prime Minister, Gordon Darcy-Lilo, says it's up to ordinary people to ensure the country does not regress into civil conflict now RAMSI is downsizing its military operation to… Read more Audio

The New Zealand Qualifications Authority is working with the Kohanga Reo National Trust to ensure it's doing what's required of it as a training provider; A suicide prevention advisor is suggesting… Read more Audio

Central Hawke's Bay Maori say they will withdraw their support for the $600-million Ruataniwha dam if there's evidence it will be harmful to the environment. Labour MP's Maryan Street, Ruth Dyson and… Read more Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio