Morning Report

Wellington City councillor Iona Pannett, who opposes the plan, and Regional Council Deputy Chair Peter Glensor comment. Audio

After weeks of rumours, concrete evidence has emerged that North Korean leader Kim Jong-Il is sick and confined to hospital. Audio

Labour's health spokesperson David Cunliffe. Audio

Tension between Maori and Pacific Islanders and the local Aboriginals after the uncle of league international was murdered. Audio

National's state services spokesman Gerry Brownlee says Labour was as deeply involved in the Owen Glenn affair as New Zealand First Leader Winston Peters. Audio

Young New Zealanders heading to Britain for a working holiday will soon be able to work for up to two years. Audio

There are fears the government's deposit guarantee scheme could have dire consequences for some investment funds. Audio

A new report from the Business Roundtable suggests productivity in the public hospital system is deteriorating. Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

Murder accused Liam Reid has maintained his innocence in his trial for the rape and murder of Emma Agnew. Audio

Comments from Helen Clark and the National Party's corrections spokesperson, Simon Power. Audio

Justice sector groups say the National's prisons policy might be full of good ideas, but doubt there will be the resources. Audio