Morning Report

Dotcom's US lawyer says FBI unfairly intervening; Harsh words from judge as Emily Longley's killer sentenced; Fighter jets scrambled to escort US passenger plane; Cancellation of hydro dam scheme… Read more Audio

A UFO investigator says there has been a significant rise in the number of unexplained sightings in the past two months. Audio

Te Tai Tokerau MP, Hone Harawira, says Moerewa School's senior students should be allowed to stay where they were. Audio

The future of the Maori Policy Unit at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade is still undecided; The Race Relations Commissioner says there's a good argument for Maori seats on local councils -… Read more Audio

The Government has confirmed it will withdraw New Zealand soldiers from Afghanistan by late next year. Audio

A Government pledge to reduce reoffending by prisoners by 25 percent will hinge on changing attitudes according to a prison reformer. Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio

As part of the lead up to this Thursday's Budget, we're also canvassing the views of business. Audio

Health funding will be increased in the Budget on Thursday, but observers say it won't be enough. Audio

The search for So'saia Paasi will resume shortly. Audio

Any investors hoping to make a quick killing on their Facebook shares have had a rude awakening, with shares in the social media company plunging on their second day of trading. Audio