Morning Report

Maori Council says Maori Party must leave Government, RNZ Political Editor on Maori politics, Commission hears crucial evidence was destroyed, Len Brown defends funding options for transport… Read more Audio

We chat to our Melbourne correspondent Phil Kafcaloudes. Audio

The country's film industry will not be staging an awards ceremony, after its split from the film and television awards this year. Audio

After nearly three decades, hundreds of hui and arguments against opposition Nelson's first Maori language immersion school has opened its doors; A Treaty lawyer is urging the Waitangi Tribunal to… Read more Audio

Nearly half of the forecast economic benefit from Auckland hosting the V8 supercar event, is a belief that fewer motorsport fans will feel the need to travel to Australia. Audio

Auckland businesses are complaining that young jobseekers too often lack the basic social skills and self discipline wanted by employers. Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio

Nelson's first Maori language immersion school opened at the weekend after nearly 30 years and hundreds of hui, arguments and opposition from some local residents. Audio

There were widespread public rallies at the weekend against the looming sale in state-owned energy companies, but so far public anger doesn't seem to be hurting the Government's standing in the polls.

Consultancy work on the Government's roads of national significance has proven to be a significant cost to the national coffers. Audio

Westport is drying out this morning, after flooding and slips over the weekend caused access to the West Coast town to be cut off. Audio