Morning Report

Dana Vollmer of the United States set a world record time of 55.98 seconds in the women's 100-metre butterfly, while South Africa's Cameron Van der Burgh finished the 100-metre breaststroke in a world… Read more Audio

Conservationists may have found a way to end the long running battle between New Zealand's alpine parrot, the Kea, and high country farmers. Audio

Some Waihi residents will appear before the Environment Court this week to oppose changes to the town's gold mine. Audio

Otago conservationists are threatening to rip out a fir tree plantation Landcorp has put in between two protected high country parks. Audio

The ferocious battle for Aleppo continues as the ruling regime and increasingly confident rebel forces struggle for control of the Syrian city. Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

The police are urging people to be cautious about letting strangers into their homes, after the disappearance of a toddler over the weekend. Audio

The government will tonight reveal what it's planning to do in Christchurch's city centre. Audio

Police investigating the death of the Auckland teenager, Jane Furlong, are digging for new evidence near her flat, but will not say what they are looking for. Audio

Auckland Council and its politicians are bracing themselves as bills under the city's new rating system start being mailed out this week. Audio

Production of a second batch of new locomotives for KiwiRail is on hold as the Chinese manufacturer tries to eliminate serious problems KiwiRail has had with the first order. Audio

Many of New Zealand's medal hopes seem to be on the water. Audio