Morning Report

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

The New Zealand cricketers have had their first win on their tour of the West Indies. Audio

The Labour Party says a scam at Immigration New Zealand's office in Beijing shows the rules for issuing visas need to be tightened. Audio

Meanwhile, the specially held Waitangi Tribunal hearing is continuing in Lower Hutt. Audio

The Maori Party will consult its members before a meeting with the Prime Minister on Monday that could spell the end of its relationship with the Government. Audio

Controversy is raging in India over the case of Pinki Pramanik. Audio

New Zealand is relaxing its deadline for Samoans to apply for residency here under their country's special immigration quota, to give them extra time to find a job. Audio

In Spain, police have fired rubber bullets and used batons to disperse protesters in central Madrid amid growing anger at further austerity measures announced by the government, as it seeks to curb… Read more Audio