Morning Report

American and German scientists are hoping to unlock some of the secrets behind the creation of the universe in a series of flights leaving Christchurch in the next three weeks. Audio

A Bay of Plenty iwi, Ngati Makino, says it's losing money by helping to clean up the mess left behind by the Rena disaster - but the tribe says it's worth it; The head of the Maori Affairs Select… Read more Audio

Record fines for two companies and a director who illegally dumped contaminated demolition material has highlighted problems with the costs of dumping earthquake rubble from Christchurch. Audio

Big fishing companies are pushing for a 20,000 tonne increase in the amount of hoki they can catch. Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

In the US, the killing of Trayvon Martin is still being investigated, following the acquittal of the man who shot him. Audio

Football New Zealand has been asked to launch a national anti-racism campaign, after allegations of verbal abuse at a game in Wellington, but some clubs in the capital say it's not needed. Audio

The timber industry says Government welfare changes which require job seekers to take drug tests when applying for certain jobs, is a good move. Audio

Funding options to pay for Auckland's new transport projects are sparking intense debate among car drivers and the trucking industry. Audio

The world's second fastest man, Tyson Gay, is one of six top athletes named yesterday as having tested positive for banned substances. Audio

In Australia, a government report says there are serious deficiencies in the way the country's air traffic control network is run and managed. Audio

New Zealand's plan to make Antarctica's Ross Sea the world's largest protected marine area looks to be hanging by a thread, after Russia and Ukraine questioned its legality. Audio