Morning Report

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

It's emerged the government has not yet asked the military command in Afghanistan if New Zealand soldiers there can widen their patrols into a neighbouring province to protect troops. Audio

Vulcanologists hope a further observation flight over Mount Tongariro today will yield more clues about whether the volcano will blow again. Audio

The police officer who led the investigation into Stewart Murray Wilson has welcomed strict parole conditions around his release, but warns they may not be enough to prevent any reoffending. Audio

Away from the competition venues, there's been a fire at Kiwi House, the New Zealand fan base in London. Audio

New Zealand's 49er sailing crew have won silver at the London 2012 Olympics taking New Zealand's medal tally since 1908 to 100. Audio

The International Security Assistance Force says there has been no change to New Zealand's mission in Afghanistan despite a government announcement of plans to widen patrols to combat the threat of… Read more Audio

And as Gael reported there, it's been heartbreak for New Zealand womens hockey team, after they lost their chance to play for gold, with a penalty shootout deciding the game against the Netherlands. Audio

The New Zealand women's hockey team only just missed out on getting through to the gold medal match this morning, losing their semi-final on penalties to the number one team in the world, the… Read more Audio

With us is the mayor of New Plymouth is Harry Duynhoven. Audio

A land and sea search is about to resume for two Spotswood College students, and their outdoor pursuits instructor missing off the coast of New Plymouth. Audio

News from the business sector including a market report. Audio