Morning Report

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

A massive wildfire is still blazing in northern California near Yosemite National Park. Audio

The Green Party says the Government should rule out altogether the possibility of taking military action in Syria without sanction by the United Nations. Audio

A last-minute bid to change higher-density housing rules in Auckland's draft Unitary Plan is expected to dominate the start of a marathon council debate today. Audio

Federated Farmers says news of a higher payout to dairy farmers is a stunning end to a 'hellishly tough' roller-coaster month for Fonterra, but analysts say the company could still suffer financially… Read more Audio

The police say a man they wanted to speak to about the homicides of two people in Papakura, south of Auckland has killed himself. Audio

British journalist Sakhr Al-Makhadhi analyses Syrian situation. Audio

Analysts are predicting any US led action will be short and targeted. Audio

The United States Defence Secretary Chuck Hagel says the American military is ready to launch an attack on Syria if president Obama gives the order. Audio

Business news including a market report. Audio

The Foreign Affairs Minister, Murray McCully, says there's no clear course for the international community to deal with the escalating violence in Syria's civil war yet. Audio

The north Waikato marae hosting hearings for Fonterra's new open cast coal mine says it is strongly against the proposal; The Public Health Association has given itself until 2017 to eradicate racism… Read more Audio