Morning Report

Ngapuhi kaiarahi tire of Titewhai Harawira assuming the role of kuia at Waitangi while others defend the ageing activist's claim. Audio

The police have been reminded by the Waitangi Marae that Maori wardens are the main group to patrol the pa; The Waitangi Tribunal is asking the Government to step in and fund hearings into nearly 400… Read more Audio

News from the rural and farming sector. Audio

The latest from the Pacific region. Audio

Cubans are voting on a slate of candidates for parliament in the second stage of an electoral process that culminates later this month. Audio

Titewhai Harawira challenged as kuia for Waitangi Day Prime Ministerial escort role; Labour's David Shearer expects plain sailing today for his leadership endorsement by his party's MP's; senior… Read more Audio

A small island on Lake Wanaka will this weekend be the setting for a dance harking back to a bygone era. Audio

Scores of world-renowned musicians have been arriving in Nelson this week to prepare for a major international music event. Audio

A funding bombshell has been dropped on the Waitangi Tribunal; A Maori water rights campaigner hopes a Supreme Court appeal hearing on Maori interests in freshwater will put a stop to what he calls… Read more Audio

Young people suffering from mental health problems in Christchurch are waiting weeks to be clinically assessed in the public health system. Audio

Questions are being asked whether professional golfers who have been using deer velvet spray have been playing with an unfair advantage. Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio