Morning Report

The Catholic Church in Auckland has written to the electricity company, Powershop, asking it to take down four billboards which they call outrageous and highly offensive. Audio

The judge in the failed Maori Council case against the Crown is urging the Government to deal with outstanding water claims; The Children's Commissioner, Russell Wills, hopes the Government will act… Read more Audio

Parliament's commerce select committee has recommended changes to new business legislation to avoid criminalising legitimate risk taking by company directors. Audio

The High Court in Wellington has heard more medical evidence from experts in the trial of two men accused of killing a Radio New Zealand journalist in December last year. Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio

Parents of children from Nelson's Salisbury School for girls say they're relieved that their daughters who have special needs, won't be forced to attend a school with boys. Audio

The analyst Brian Gaynor, is the executive director of Milford Asset Management. Audio

A financial analyst says he expects the Government to proceed with partial asset sales with lightning speed, and doubts any appeal will be sucessful after a High Court ruling yesterday. Audio

The retired Canadian Supreme Court judge hired by the Government to investigate David Bain's claim for compensation says the Justice Minister, Judith Collins, is playing politics and acting unfairly… Read more Audio

As the New Zealand cricketers prepare to begin a tough series in South Africa next week, the Proteas appear to be gearing up for a cake-walk. Audio

The former South African president, Nelson Mandela, is being treated for a lung infection in a Pretoria military hospital, and is said to be responding to treatment. Audio