Morning Report

After being denied once, British celebrity cook Nigella Lawson has been asked to reapply for a visa to enter the United States. Audio

The Mana Party wants the Maori Party to front up about rumours the government is proposing to axe two Maori Language state agencies, and set up a single organisation; The law's being changed to allow… Read more Audio

And the survey's director admits to some surprise at the results. Audio

A new global index rates New Zealand as the most socially advanced country in the world. Audio

A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio

More than 100 people including Norway's Consulate-General are gathering in Stewart Island today to celebrate the rescue of a rare piece of history. Audio

It's a critical day for the Government's education plans ... primary school teachers and principals are poised to decide whether to fight its flagship policy of spending 360 million dollars on new… Read more Audio

The new Police Commissioner, Mike Bush, says his public apology to Arthur Allan Thomas is enough and he won't be putting it in writing to the Thomas family. Audio

The chief executive of Kiwifruit Vine Health, Barry O'Neil has been listening to that and joins us. Audio

Horticulture New Zealand says it's unbelieveable a second Queensland fruit fly has been found in Northland so soon after the discovery of one in January. Audio

All crews fighting a large fire near Wellington airport have been forced to pull out of the building amid fears it could collapse. Audio

Japan has formally cancelled its next Antarctic whale hunt after the International Court of Justice ruled against its so-called scientific hunting programme. Audio