Morning Report

Hapu working to clean up dirty rivers near Whangarei fear the region's eel population is on the brink of collapse. Audio

Ngati Wai has called a special hui over Hauturu-Little Barrier Island in the Hauraki Gulf; The Government says its goal to get more youngsters into early childhood education will help support… Read more Audio

The Auckland District Health Board says it froze all new appointments for two days this week, but is now recruiting again. Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio

The jury in the trial of four people accused of taking part in military-style camps in Te Urewera National Park may deliver a verdict later today. Audio

David Shearer is promising big changes under his leadership of the Labour Party. Audio

Scientists say they are still coming to terms with their last restructuring which only happened two years ago and fear more delays may cause difficulties with securing funding. Audio

The Government is to set targets for public service performance as part of a shake-up of the state sector. Audio

Bluff is in shock this morning after a family muttonbirding trip resulted in tragedy. Audio

The grandson of Charlie Chaplin and great grandson of playwright Eugene O'Neill has returned to the New Zealand International Arts Festival for a third time. Audio

A road safety commentator says it's an outrage additional police staff won't be on duty when changes to two give way rules come into force this month. Audio