Morning Report

Three rugby trophies that have never before been in the same country at the same time will be on show in Wellington today, in all their glittering glory. Audio

Albert Einstein's famous "God letter" is up for sale on the US auction site eBay. In the letter, written just a year before his death in 1955, Einstein says religion is an expression of human… Read more Audio

What if you could book a doctor's appointment at the click of a button, or keep your children entertained with software that turns long car journeys into a treasure hunt? Audio

The Mana Party is comparing a plan to lower wages for some 16 to 19 year olds, with slave labour; Te Whare Wananga o Awanuiarangi in Whakatane says it supports the idea of setting up a new tertiary… Read more Audio

The Justice Minister, Judith Collins, has admitted the Government's plans to clamp down on legal aid bills went too far. Audio

Organisers of a public appeal to raise funds to review KiwiRail's decision to shut the Gisborne to Napier railway line say they've surpassed the minimum target they need to get proceedings underway. Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio

The Australian Speaker of the House, Peter Slipper, resigned last night, just hours after he survived a motion to dump him. Audio

A mariner and industry advocate says the decision to charge the widow of a skipper over their boat's sinking is the right one, and also sends a clear message to the muttonbirding industry as a whole. Audio

A long-time welfare advocate says the increasing use of sanctions against beneficiaries shows just how odious and onerous the system is. Audio

The Prime Minister John Key and the Finance Minister Bill English were unavailable for comment. The Labour Party's finance spokesperson David Parker and the Green Party co-leader Russel Norman state… Read more Audio