Morning Report

The death of a New Zealand constable who was assaulted while in police custody in Tonga has shocked and disappointed a former Dunedin policeman who was Tonga's first foreign police chief. Audio

Kiwirail efforts to keep report under wraps - RNZ Political editor comments. Audio

Kiwi Rail is continuing its legal efforts to stop Radio New Zealand revealing the contents of a leaked report outlining the future of the country's rail network. Audio

News from the business sector including a market report. Audio

The first part of the Royal Commission's report into the Canterbury earthquakes has been released - and includes 70 recommendations. Audio

Privacy lawyers are astounded by the report on the Accident Compensation Corporation, saying the internal problems identified should not exist in any well run organisation. Audio

Whanganui river descendants are running out of time to give their feedback about their iwi's Treaty claims, so the tribe can press ahead and reach a settlement with the Crown; Some Maori leaders have… Read more Audio

News from the rural and farming sector. Audio

The latest from the Pacific region. Audio

The Australasian company, Fairfax media, has posted a loss of 3-point-5 billion New Zealand dollars, or 2 point-7 billion Australian dollars - seven times worse than last year's loss. Audio

Kiwirail continues efforts to stop broadcast of leaked report; Political editor on Kiwirail efforts to keep report under wraps; Former Tongan police commissioner shocked by death; Insurers to do away… Read more Audio

Move over New Zealand - Sweden may soon be the home of the hobbits. Audio