Morning Report

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio

Ratepayers are sceptical whether the four commissioners appointed in place of councillors at the Kaipara District Council will turn things around for the struggling region. Audio

The Labour Party says a pay rise for defence staff is too little, too late. Audio

South Island councils are banding together, to try to counter-balance Auckland's growing political power. Audio

The Maori Council says iwi will boycott today's hui called by the Government to discuss water rights. Audio

A Waikato patient has had what could be the first faecal transplant in a New Zealand public hospital, to treat bowel disease. Audio

A major review into how to improve trans-Tasman economic activity after 30 years of CER has ruled out any initiatives such as a common currency and common border. Audio

Auckland commuters are bracing for major disruptions to their journeys because of forthcoming strikes by bus-drivers. Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

Improving security in Paraparaumu's business district is to be investigated as the community reacts to two killings in the area. Audio

The Labour Party intends to increase the pressure on the Prime Minister in Parliament this week, over his continued support of his embattled Minister, John Banks. Audio