Morning Report

A court in the Netherlands has ruled the oil company Shell must pay damages to a Nigerian farmer for environmental damage to his land. Audio

North Otago takes a hit, as Oamaru's second biggest employer is sold up. School principals say the first pay round of the school year may show Novopay is beyond saving and he got a new name, a new… Read more Audio

If you have a problem with your Body Mass Index, a new way of calculating BMI is being proposed. Audio

One of the worlds oldest and rarest trees has been planted in Christchurch to mark the 150th anniversary of the city's Botanic Garden. Audio

The days of children living in fear of the dentists drill could be coming to an end. Audio

Lawyers for water claimants will pick over the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi when their case goes to the Supreme Court today; Meanwhile, a deputy chair at the Maori Council, Rahui Katene, says… Read more Audio

Manukau residents and business people keen to rid their local streets of sex workers will have to wait six months to find out if new legislation currently before a select committee will become law. Audio

As the hot weather continues, farmers up and down the country are on high alert, with a lack of rain prompting warnings that some regions are close to being classified as drought zones. Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio

Health officials are urging people over the age of 65 to look for ways to become more physically active, for the sake of their own health. Audio

In London, an investigation has been launched into the death of New Zealander Jacob Marx, who was killed when a nine metre bookmaker's sign fell on him in the suburb of Camden. Audio