Morning Report

Minister of Maori Affairs says support continues for all quake victims. Audio

Te Puni Kokiri has set up a second base in Christchurch, closer to the hard hit eastern suburbs. Audio

It is the news the country dreaded - the Christchurch rescue effort is now focused on recovery, with 163 bodies already pulled from the ruined city, and no further hope of survivors. Audio

With less than seven months til kick off, Rugby World Cup organisers are being accused of leaving it too late to plan the opening and closing ceremonies. Audio

The cost of laying off hundreds of local body workers in Auckland late last year has run millions of dollars higher than forecast. Audio

Families of people still missing after last week's Christchurch earthquake have been told there is now officially no hope of finding survivors, though searchers are still insisting they are not ruling… Read more Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

The voters of Botany will elect a new MP tomorrow, but last week's earthquake in Christchurch has meant the last few weeks of the campaign have been very subdued. Audio

The High Court yesterday ruled Whanganui's local bylaw which bans gang patches in public places is unlawful. Audio

As many as 19 schools around Christchurch are expected to re-open on Monday, with the majority re-opening the following week. Audio

Barricades around central Christchurch could remain for months as the massive job to make the central business district safe continues. Audio

Reporter Rowan Quinn is at Civil Defence headquarters. Audio