Morning Report

Questions are being asked about how much money will end up being saved by the government's cost-cutting exercise. Audio

Heavy rains are continuing to cause havoc in the Australian states of Victoria and New South Wales. Audio

A large rockfall has closed one of the main state highways out of Gisborne for up to a month, causing major disruption to the city. Audio

International shows and local theatre productions dominated the programme during the second weekend of the New Zealand International Arts Festival in Wellington. Audio

The mother at the centre of an international custody dispute in Algeria says a New Zealand diplomat refused to leave a house where her children were being held despite the presence of dozens of local… Read more Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

The Green Party is backing a new report on how to promote economically sustainable growth but says the Government will need to turn its back on polluting industries if it's to mean anything. Audio

Early results show Vladimir Putin has secured another term as Russia's president. Audio

There is still no resolution in a custody battle being played out in Algeria. Audio

Thousands of people have been forced from their homes as flooding sweeps across New South Wales and northern Victoria. Audio

In Whanganui, water restrictions remain in place after power was cut to the city's pumping stations at the weekend. Audio

More than 4000 homes remain without power in Taranaki this morning, after severe weather at the weekend. Audio