Morning Report

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

The New Zealand Flag bearer, Nick Willis, will get his chance to compete for his second Olympic medal on Wednesday, after finishing third in his 1500 metre semi-final. Audio

Jason Thomas is a counter-insurgency consultant, who specialises in Afghanistan. Audio

Defence Minister, Jonathan Coleman has said the six wounded soldiers are now stable, three remaining in a serious condition. Audio

Aid workers in Afghanistan say the deaths of two New Zealand soldiers, and wounding of six others is a sharp reminder of the dangerous place they choose to work, but insist the gains are worth it. Audio

A business start-up adviser says New Zealanders should be embracing internet video sites like Youtube as a major export opportunity. Audio