Morning Report

News from the rural and farming sector. Audio

The latest from the Pacific region. Audio

An environmental lobby group says it is looking at whether it can take the Gisborne District Council to court over a decision that allows two oil and gas companies to prepare for exploration. Audio

Vodafone-Telstra merger could push Telecom prices down; Major roading project changed to save $300 million; Olympics 2012: 'Worst day for organisers in seven years of preparation'; Claims Govt's… Read more Audio

South Korea has hinted it might bow to international pressure and ditch its plan to resume its so-called 'scientific whaling'. Audio

A new report by Unicef New Zealand on the plight of children criticises the Government for its narrow focus on fixing abuse, while ignoring the underlying causes, such as poverty. Audio

The Royal Commission into the Canterbury earthquakes has been told of new deficiencies in the structure of the CTV Building. Audio

A member of the central North Island iwi, Ngati Rangi, has suggested that a Maori-run body is set up to decide how water is allocated to hydro power schemes; The Federation of Maori Authorities wants… Read more Audio

Syrians living in New Zealand say there will never be peace in their home country while president Bashar al-Assad still rules, despite his promise to quell the violence. Audio

A Northland police area commander has retired abruptly, saying he is frustrated with law enforcement being run like a business. Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio