Morning Report

The Maori Party says it's had its shot at making Matariki a public holiday - and has no plans to push for a law change. Audio

A leading academic says an agreement signed in Washington yesterday effectively makes New Zealand a de facto ally of the United States Audio

After dramatic seven hour siege, French police have arrested a man who took four people hostage in a bank in the southwestern French city of Toulouse. Audio

A judge will decide today whether the two people awaiting sentencing for firearms convictions related to the Urerewa raids will be sent to prison. Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

The High Court has heard Anna Macdonald recount how she pushed her murder-accused husband to explain why he attacked the property of the Feilding farmer, Scott Guy. Audio

What's intended to be a landmark summit on sustainable development is under way in Rio de Janeiro. Audio

Friends and family of an Auckland prostitute, missing for almost 19 years, are relieved they will finally be able to give her a proper farewell. Audio

Opposition parties are claiming some success in delaying the progress of legislation to allow the Government to sell shares in four state-owned energy companies. Audio

Energy consultant Richard Hale. Audio

A drop in prices at the petrol pump to below two dollars for the first time in 10 months has brought welcome relief to motorists. Audio

After months of uncertainty and two general elections, Greece finally has a new government. Audio