Morning Report

Auckland councillors have mounted a spirited defence for the right of residents to scavenge through rubbish put for inorganic collections. Audio

The former Maori Affairs Minister, Parekura Horomia, is encouraging his people to consider allowing their women to speak alongside men on the orator's bench on the marae; Descendants of the original… Read more Audio

The fastest-growing airport in Australasia, Queenstown International Airport, wants to expand and introduce night flights. Audio

The Chiefs and the Crusaders will face off tonight in Hamilton in the first of the Super 15 semi finals. Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio

Cyclists in Canterbury say they want a better network of bike lanes on Christchurch roads as part of the city's rebuild plan. Audio

A work programme that has taken people from the dole queue and on to the quake-hit suburban streets of Christchurch has proved so popular it's likely to be extended. Audio

Gay marriage is set to be debated by Parliament as early as next month, after a bill to allow same sex couples to marry was drawn from the members' ballot. Audio

The director of the Olympic opening ceremony, Danny Boyle, is urging those in the know to keep mum until the big day. Audio

It's now less than 24 hours to the official opening of the biggest show on earth, with thousands of athletes from around the world gathered in London for the Olympic Games. Audio

The former Maori Affairs Minister, Parekura Horomia, is urging his people on the East Coast to consider allowing women to whaikorero, or speak alongside men on the orator's bench, or paepae, on marae.