Morning Report

After a year-long operation, five Chinese men have been charged with passport fraud and being part of a smuggling ring. Audio

Immigration lawyers are calling for stronger protection for overstayers who go to the authorities with evidence of visa scams. Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

An Auckland councillor is astounded that one of the council-controlled organisations has gone to pokie machine trusts for funding. Audio

Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Minister, Gerry Brownlee says insurers have obligations under their policies. Audio

The Insurance Council says it can give Cantabrians a guarantee that insurers will go as fast as they can to settle earthquake-related claims. Audio

The Act Party leader and government minister, John Banks, continues to face political criticism over his handling of anonymous donations to his Auckland mayoralty campaign, despite police saying they… Read more Audio

The Marriage Amendment Bill, in the name of the Labour MP Louisa Wall, was drawn from the members' ballot in parliament yesterday. Audio

The Flame is in the middle of London and the city is ready for the big event. Audio

Nick Willis has just been named to carry New Zealand's flag at the opening ceremony of the London Olympics tomorrow morning. Audio

It's just 24 hours until the London Olympics are officially opened and the New Zealand athletes are eager to get their campaigns underway. Audio

News from the business sector including a market report. Audio