Morning Report

There's been more bloodshed in Syria. Audio

Gross domestic product, a broad measure of the health of the economy, rose 0.6% for the three months to June, driven by a growth in milk production and construction. Audio

An urban Maori authority says it will appeal, if it loses a legal case over the loss of a valuable welfare contract; A United States based brand consultant says Maori could take part in business… Read more Audio

News from the rural and farming sector. Audio

The latest from the Pacific region. Audio

The low-budget video produced in the US mocking the prophet Mohammed is continuing to spark anger across the Muslim world. Audio

Evidence the Christchurch rebuild is gaining momentum as the country's biggest insurer confirms cover for new homes. As clear as mud, how some Primary principals describe their first meeting over… Read more Audio

Today in the United States is the 30th birthday of the emoticon - the emotional icons created by typing keyboard characters to make sad, confused or happy faces in a message. Audio

Companies which operate and design pilot-less aircraft have joined calls for the devices to be better regulated before someone gets hurt. Audio

One of the largest iwi says it expects to attend the Crown's final hui on water rights and the partial sale of hydro power generators; Whanganui Iwi say their unique relationship with the Whanganui… Read more Audio

An international specialist in natural disaster fraud, Peter Dent, says Christchurch must remain vigilant with the potential for fraud and corruption high as the city rebuilds. Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio