Morning Report

The chair of Fiji's constitutional commission, Professor Yash Ghai from Kenya, has announced details of the workings of the body which will consult on Fiji's new constitution. Audio

A Kaitaia Maori GP says extra money in the Budget for rheumatic fever prevention is welcome - but it won't fix the problem as long as children have to scavenge for food from a pig bucket; A Tuhoe… Read more Audio

Christchurch hotels lost a million guest nights in the year following the February earthquake, but tourism in the city is now picking up again. Audio

In a groundbreaking interview, the US President Barack Obama has said he believes same-sex couples should be able to get married, the first president to openly voice such support. Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio

Kiwifruit growers are hoping a new report, showing PSA has cost the industry hundreds of millions of dollars, will convince the Government and banks to provide urgent financial assistance. Audio

United Nations ceasefire monitors visiting the town of Deraa have come under fire. Audio

The Labour Party says Housing New Zealand's switch to using call centres is a failure, with people being forced to wait nearly half an hour to have their calls answered. Audio

Calls from bereaved families for tougher regulation of the adventure tourism sector are being rejected by the Tourism Minister. Audio

The Mana Party leader, Hone Harawira, says New Zealand needs a Talley Ban. Audio

Next month MPs will vote on whether the age when alcohol can be bought should be raised - and early indications are that the vote will be close. Audio