Morning Report

Republican nominee Mitt Romney is accusing President Obama of politicising the anniversary of Osama bin Laden's death for political gain. Audio

Several people who go to the same church as a Christchurch man accused of murdering his ten-year-old niece are expected to be questioned by the Crown in the Christchurch high court today. Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio

Property-owners in the Northland town of Mangawhai are about to suffer what's thought to be the biggest rates rise in the history of local government. Audio

Calls are mounting in Tonga for the new King, Tupou the Sixth, to intervene in the country's worsening economic crisis. Audio

The French presidential hopefuls, Francois Hollande and Nicolas Sarkozy have just two days of campaigning left before voters go to the polls on Sunday - which will likely be decided by the tightest… Read more Audio

Students say further restricting access to student allowances means only the wealthy elite will be able to enter some professions. Audio

Auckland's work force is continuing to grow but with people flocking to the city in search of work, there aren't enough jobs to go round. Audio

With all of the controversy surrounding John Banks and campaign donations, it raises the question - is there still a place for anonymous donations? Audio

If you were planning a bit of moonlit romance, this could be a very good weekend for it. Sunday's full moon coincides with its perigee, which is the closest approach it makes to the earth, meaning the… Read more Audio

London has gone to the polls, as the city's high-profile Conservative mayor, Boris Johnson seeks a second term, with the race against Labour's Ken Livingstone regarded as too close to call. Audio