Morning Report

The latest from the Pacific region. Audio

The Prime Minister says the Government will need to check its obligations under international treaties before deciding whether to ban duty-free imports of cigarettes. Audio

Junior All Blacks facing rape allegations in South Africa, Unfair zoning may be nationwide problem, Fonterra farmers face new vote on share trading scheme and Key witness in CTV Building collapse… Read more Audio

We chat to our correspondent in Brisbane, Donna Field. Audio

There's an anxious wait at Euro 2012, with a tense semi final between England and Italy going into extra time. Audio

A brand and marketing consultant is backing a ministerial push for a Maori representative to be at all international trade talks involving countries with indigenous people; The Government isn't ruling… Read more Audio

The Department of Conservation and industry groups are trying new ways to get the safety message across to those who tackle the Tongariro Alpine Crossing. Audio

The future of council-funded events may be in jeopardy if the new Local Government Amendment bill before parliament becomes law. Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio

Faye Kennedy was one of the 115 people who perished inside the CTV building and her husband, Brian, says he wants an apology from the engineer who designed the office block. Audio

The Canterbury Earthquakes Royal Commission begins looking into the collapse of the Canterbury Television Building today, with dramatic evidence due to be heard from some of the survivors. Audio