Morning Report

Truck driver Bryn Rodda was one of the first people to report the incident. Audio

Nearby residents have had to leave their homes and a national advisory has been released by Civil Defence detailing a potential ash threat to much of the central North Island. Audio

Mt Tongariro erupts for the first time since 1897, Changes to New Zealand Defence Force Afghan mission to protect soldiers, Valerie Adams settles for silver, Maori Party may take court action to stop… Read more Audio

Olympics, and Australia's amazing ability to come second at everything. Also Australian Olympic boss John Coates has criticised the federal government for being too slow out of the blocks in handing… Read more Audio

Usain Bolt has won the men's 100 metre final. Audio

Australia may be known as the lucky country, but there are same sex couples that may be keen to come to New Zealand to wed. Audio

The Minister of Maori Affairs, Pita Sharples, will host a hui on water rights today; An Auckland college has dropped a pioneering Maori healing course from a bachelor degree after less than a year of… Read more Audio

The reality of Auckland's new regionwide rates system is starting to hit home, horrifying some residents and delighting others. Audio

The destruction of the Radio Network building in Christchurch has prompted hopes that explosive demolition could be used to bring down other earthquake-damaged buildings. Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio

Chef de Mission, Dave Currie discusses New Zealand's Olympic performance so far. Audio