Morning Report

A United Nations investigation into evidence of war crimes and human rights abuses in Syria has condemned what it calls the brutal activities of both government and opposition forces. Audio

The government is defending its plan to allow the Transport Agency borrow large sums of money to pay for new roads. Audio

The Social Development Minister is defending the proposed drug-testing of beneficiaries, saying she has all the evidence she needs to justify it. Audio

The Land Information Minister is Maurice Williamson. Yesterday he revealed the Overseas Investment Office is taking civil proceedings against the bankrupt businesswoman May Wang, who was part of a… Read more Audio

Parliament last night voted against legislation that would have stopped foreigners buying sensitive land in New Zealand. Audio

A midwife who texted instead of talking to a woman who was having serious problems with her unborn baby has been criticised by the coroner. Audio

Whanganui's mayor says she will do all she can to prevent the serial rapist Stewart Murray Wilson being paroled in the city, and will chair a special council meeting today to decide on what action can… Read more Audio

News from the business sector including a market report. Audio

An apology made by the Social Development minister to a beneficiary whose private information she made public, has been described by critics as meaningless and arrogant. Audio

The Corrections Department says a meeting last night with Whanganui residents about the release of the serial sexual offender, Stewart Murray Wilson, was difficult. Audio

A Bay of Plenty iwi is urging the government to seriously consider the findings of a soon-to-be-released Waitangi Tribunal report on water because - otherwise it will be a waste of time and money; A… Read more Audio

News from the rural and farming sector. Audio