Morning Report

The United States Secretary of State John Kerry will spend at least two days in crucial international talks over Russia's plan for Syria. Audio

Papua New Guinea's Prime Minister is condemning a brutal attack on a trekking group which included a New Zealander, and says the people responsible will face the death penalty. Audio

Listening to that was the Maori Party Co-leader Tariana Turia. Audio

The Prime Minister, John Key, says there may be room for compromise to get support for the Government's proposed Resource Management law changes. Audio

And now for an overview of what's been happening with the weather as the front moves up the country, we're joined by our reporter William Ray. Audio

At least 25-thousand households from Canterbury to Manawatu have spent the night with no power in the wake of the savage weather front sweeping up the country. Audio

News from the business sector including a market report. Audio

The Government's planned changes to the Resource Management Act have ground to a halt after two of its support partners announced they couldn't back the proposals. Audio

The politician who led the charge against Maori Television's controversial recruitment process of a chief executive is still demanding an investigation into the broadcaster's Board; Ngati Porou has… Read more Audio

News from the rural and farming sector. Audio

The latest from the Pacific region. Audio

A Speights cider product is being recalled after being on sale for the past year, Audio