Morning Report

Academics are unhappy with the tactics universities are using to prepare for a high-stakes assessment of their research next year. Audio

News from the Waatea team. Audio

Health authorities are still trying to trace those exposed to measles in the latest outbreak of the disease in Auckland. Audio

A jury has found two of the so-called killer clowns guilty of murder, but aquitted a third man who had been charged in connection with the hammer-killing of Dean Browne in January last year. Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio

The police have been playing a key role helping to keep Christchurch residents feeling as safe as it's possible to feel during the quakes. Audio

It's not just people in Christchurch's CBD who are considering moving. Audio

As stress levels remain high for the residents of the damaged suburbs of Christchurch, property owners in the central city are also feeling the strain. Audio

New Zealand isn't the only country where flights have been grounded due to the danger caused by ash from Chile's Puyehue volcano range. Audio

Our reporter Rachel Graham is at Christchurch airport. Audio

Air New Zealand says low level volcanic ash drifting over the country has left it with no choice but to cancel more flights this morning. Audio