Morning Report

A man whose son drowned off New Plymouth almost a year ago says he has no faith that the outdoor centre held responsible has changed. Audio

The Christchurch contracting industry is nervously watching to see what impact a major deal with the world's second largest construction firm will have on the local market. Audio

A West Coast economic development group is calling on the Government to help the region's mining sector following the announcement that the cement giant, Holcim, is closing. Audio

As the GCSB Bill moves through the parlaimentary process it has been debated vigourously inside Parliament and outside parliament by oppositin parties. Audio

The resignation of the parliamentary service boss Geoff Thorn is unlikely to be enough to end the pressure on the prime minister's chief of staff Wayne Eagleson. Audio

The US whistleblower, Edward Snowden, has left Moscow airport after being granted a one-year asylum by Russia. Audio

Stronger winter winds, heavier rainfall and more droughts - they're just some of the effects of climate change the Prime Minister's chief science adviser is predicting by the turn of the next century.

Super-15 finals fever is gripping Hamilton for the second year in a row as the Chiefs prepare to meet the Brumbies at Waikato Stadium tomorrow night. Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

Zimbabwe's Prime Minister and Presidential hopeful, Morgan Tsvangirai, says the presidential election was a farce. Audio

Ariel Castro, the Cleveland man who kidnapped three women and held them captive for more than a decade, has been sentenced to life in prison without a chance of parole. Audio

Joining is our Political Editor Brent Edwards. Audio