Morning Report

A human rights lawyer wants compensation and an apology for two men, who he says suffered abuse amounting to torture when they were prisoners more than 40 years ago. Kate Green has more. Audio

Auckland councillors voted 17-2 with one abstention to endorse a staged redevelopment of Eden Park over a waterfront stadium. Councillors Shane Henderson, who supported the Eden Park redevelopment… Read more Audio

Red Bull have officially demoted Liam Lawson to junior team Racing Bulls in a straight swap with Yuki Tsunoda, who will race for the top team from next weekend's Japanese Grand Prix. Audio

An ecology professor says a long dry summer has led to Auckland being swarmed by wasps. University of Auckland Centre for Climate, Biodiversity and Society professor and director Jacqueline Beggs… Read more Audio

The Chatham Islands is set to get a new supply ship after years of disruption with its 38-year-old vessel the Southern Tiare. Chatham Islands Mayor Monique Croon spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

The Tauranga District Council will release its draft annual plan for public consultation on Friday - its first since it was elected in July last year. Former Tauranga councillor and former mayoral… Read more Audio

A New Zealand Medical Journal article out on Friday calls for further research into former prime ministers who were unwell, but kept the extent of their impairment hidden from the public. One of the… Read more Audio

A campaign has been launched to stop Hawke's Bay's controversial Ruataniwha Dam. Hawke's Bay Tairawhiti reporter Alexa Cook spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

European leaders say it's not time to lift sanctions on Russia, as the "coalition of the willing" met in Paris for a summit aimed at boosting Ukrainian security ahead of any potential ceasefire with… Read more Audio

Liam Lawson is out at the Red Bull Formula 1 team after just 2 races. Sky Sports presenter and motorsport commentator, Stephen McIvor, spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

All but two Auckland councillors have endorsed redeveloping Eden Park to become the city's main stadium and the country's national stadium. Eden Park Residents Association spokesperson Shona Tagg… Read more Audio

Auckland Council has endorsed the redevelopment of Eden Park into the city's main stadium, with the majority of councillors supporting plans for a business case. Maia Ingoe reports. Audio