Morning Report

Retailers are increasing pressure on the government to collect more tax on overseas goods that are bought over the internet. Audio

The government says the student allowance will not be reinstated, despite warnings the cut is deterring students from doing postgraduate study in psychology; Housing New Zealand says it won't set up… Read more Audio

A legal fight over the colour purple is nothing new, but instead of confectioners battling ownership, political parties are now having a go. Audio

An inquest in Britain has heard that heroin use played a role in the death of Peaches Geldof, the daughter of the musician and poverty activist Bob Geldof. Audio

A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio

A proposal has been launched for two marine reserves in the Bay of Islands. Audio

Volunteers and aid workers are still working hard in the Solomon Islands four weeks after the country had its worst ever flooding. Audio

The army has arrived in the Buller district to assist with the clean-up after Cyclone Ita. Audio

National Party pollster David Farrar and former Labour Party president Mike Williams express their opinions on minister's resignation. Audio

Conservative Party leader, Colin Craig says his party may now have to look at the possibility of standing in the Pakuranga electorate. Audio

The embattled MP Maurice Williamson is facing pressure to stand down altogether, with a Labour rival saying yesterday's fall from grace boosts his own chances in this year's election. Audio

The Presbyterian Church's senior Maori leader is backing calls by Tainui-Waikato to have an annual national day to commemorate the New Zealand Wars. Audio