Morning Report

The annual Realise the Dream awards have been held in Wellington to celebrate the achievements of the country's top 20 science students. Audio

The Maori Party is forming a succession plan for the co-leadership after Tariana Turia confirmed she will resign from Parliament in 2014. Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio

In the latest developments a Catholic church not far from the school was evacuated a short while ago because of a bomb threat received during services. Audio

The grieving people of Newtown in Connecticut, soon to be joined by President Barack Obama, have poured into churches to pray for the children and adults who died in one of the worst ever US shooting… Read more Audio

New Zealand's Samoan MPs say they're shocked and saddened following the devastation caused in Samoa by Cyclone Evan. Audio

In Samoa, the cleanup from cyclone Evan will continue today, as authorities reconnect power and water services. Audio

The full force of Tropical Cyclone Evan is expected to hit Fiji at midday. Audio

There is a new wildlife sanctuary in the Hauraki Gulf, Rotoroa Island. Audio

A number of truancy officers say they have, in their words, been "absolutely shafted" by the Ministry of Education in its overhaul of the service. Audio

The Government is facing a massive bill for repairing and replacing school buildings in Hawke's Bay and Gisborne. Audio