Morning Report

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

We asked the Act leader John Banks to join us this morning - but his spokesperson says he has nothing to say. Audio

The first step has been taken towards tightening the rules around anonymous donations for local body politicians, with the Local Government Minister David Carter seeking advice from officials. Audio

The project to introduce a single ticket for public transport across Auckland is in trouble, with one of the biggest players still unable to meet technology standards. Audio

The clear rejection of austerity measures by French and Greek voters in weekend elections may not mean an end to austerity. Audio

The results of yesterday's French presidential and Greek parliamentary elections rattled global markets, with some taking a dive and others making some small gains. Audio

Welfare advocates are criticising a new government subsidy to encourage women on the benefit and their teenage daughters to use long acting contraception. Audio

News from the business sector including a market report. Audio

A police investigation into the fatal shooting of a 19-year-old man by an officer last year has found it was justified. Audio

Welfare advocates are critical of a government plan to subsidise contraception for female beneficiaries. Audio

An experienced Treaty claims lawyer says Ngapuhi are in danger of suffering a serious injustice because the Waitangi Tribunal lacks the resources to give their claims a fair hearing; The principal of… Read more Audio

News from the rural and farming sector Audio