Morning Report

Business leaders say Christchurch will be most liveable city in Australasia; Gerry Brownlee says Christchurch work will begin soon; Avon River tree planting ceremony; Claimants urge government to… Read more Audio

With our Melbourne correspondent, Phil Kafcaloudes. Audio

Senior doctors say changes are under way to reduce deaths and disability from stroke, but more needs to be done. Audio

Ngati Toa says it's considering going to the Waitangi Tribunal, to safeguard its famous haka, Ka Mate; A Northland man has started a group for fathers who have lost their children to suicide to help… Read more Audio

Prisoners could soon be allowed to receive visits by video call. Audio

Tongan community leaders and lawyers for hundreds of overstayers are calling for the government to provide a formal agreement that safeguards victims of immigration scams who go to the police. Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio

The Opposition Syrian National Council is calling for the international community to invoke a clause of the United Nations charter to protect the beseiged country's civilian population. Audio

The leader of the Labour Party says the government's underfunding of KiwiRail is to blame for serious problems with its new locomotives. Audio

The chairman of the British Olympic Association is calling for seats at Olympic venues to be resold if they are still empty 30 minutes into events at the London Games. Audio

New Zealand has also made a strong start to the rowing in London, with the men's pair, Hamish Bond and Eric Murray, setting a world record, and the men's double sculls, Nathan Cohen and Joseph… Read more Audio