Morning Report

Rino Tirikatene's political record of representing Maori in Christchurch is coming under attack from the woman he ousted from the Te Tai Tonga electorate last year. Audio

They were young, fit, handsome and American, and here in their thousands during the Second World War to defend New Zealand. Audio

An American heritage expert says earthquake-damaged Christ Church cathedral could be restored for half the price estimated by the Anglican Church. Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio

The Vatican has been engulfed by scandal over the weekend, following the arrest of Pope Benedict's butler. Audio

A new $6million government fund for improving the health of Pacific communities is being welcomed by the country's biggest Pacific-led primary health organisation. Audio

New Zealand could still host some of the thousands of radio telescope dishes that will make up the world's most powerful radio telescope, despite a decision which heavily favours South Africa. Audio

Aged-care advocates say a lack of resources means some rest-home residents are not getting the level of care they deserve. Audio

The Government is defending claims that New Zealand has failed to meet key commitments it made at the original Earth Summit in Rio 20 years ago. Audio

Hairs said to be from a yeti are being subjected to advanced DNA testing by a team of British and Swiss scientists in a bid to say once and for all whether yetis are just a myth. Audio

The Australian Prime Minister, Julia Gillard, has again been forced to talk down reports the Labor Party wants to replace her before next year's election. Audio