Morning Report

News from the rural and farming sector. Audio

The latest from the Pacific region. Audio

The Conservative Party leader, Colin Craig is welcoming a recommendation that "coat tailing" into parliament be abolished. Audio

Valerie Adams' Olympic silver has turned to gold after her shot put rival has tested positive for drugs. Audio

Valerie Adams pleased to add to NZ gold medal tally; Banks says electoral changes unlikely; MPs divided on electoral law reform; inquiry finds Brevik attacks could have been stopped; expert blames… Read more Audio

Time to chat to our Melbourne correspondent Phil Kafcaloudes. Audio

GNS scientists think they have tracked down the source of a huge raft of pumice drifting towards New Zealand, to a volcano that may have errupted for the first time ever. Audio

The first set of proposed changes to the MMP voting system will be made public this morning. Audio

The first Maori-owned milk powder factory is planning rapid growth - after exceeding expectations in its opening year; There are claims the Maori Council's South Island committees were not properly… Read more Audio

As you heard there gold medalists aren't just born, it takes years if not decades of training and commitment. Audio

Rowing is on a high after its most successful Olympic regatta ever at the London Games. Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio