Morning Report

The latest from the Pacific region. Audio

Why did Tariana Turia learn about a troubled Maori Women's Refuge from Winston Peters, rather than her own officials? More ACC claimants reveal personal dealings with the Corporation to highlight… Read more Audio

Divers have discovered three new species in one of the deepest, flooded caves near Nelson. Audio

The Queen has begun a jubilee year two-day visit to Northern Ireland that is being hailed as a watershed moment in the history of Anglo-Irish relations. Audio

An Auckland urban Maori authority, Te Whanau o Waipareira, is challenging the Ministry of Social Development in the High Court tomorrow over the termination of its Family Start contract; The Maori… Read more Audio

A group opposing a Milford Sound tunnel and monorail is stepping up its efforts to stop the projects. Audio

Yannis Stournaras, the Greek economist who negotiated the country's entry to the eurozone, is Greece's new finance minister. Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio

Two veteran cyclists have questioned their exclusion from the team representing New Zealand at the Olympics next month. Audio

Police in Western Australia have voted to ban all high speed pursuits until the State Government passes new laws giving them greater protection from criminal charges. Audio

The Wellington company at the centre of an Auckland transport row will know within days whether it will face a penalty for alleged delays in the roll-out of the region's new ticketing system. Audio