Morning Report

Prefab New Zealand has just published a report saying prefabrication could cut the price of an average house by 25-thousand dollars. Audio

Efforts to make housing in Auckland more affordable by boosting construction are being tipped to fail due to more powerful forces at work in the market. Audio

Fluoride will once again be added to Hamilton's water supply after the City Council voted nine to one in favour of its return. Audio

The Mana Party says even with an assurance from the Internet Party that it wouldn't back National, any formal talks about a potential alliance are weeks away. Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

Thailand says its satellites have spotted up to 300 objects which may be debris from the missing Malaysia Airlines passenger plane which vanished almost three weeks ago. Audio

The hunt is on for alternative investors in Hawkes Bay's controversial Ruataniwha Dam after a key partner announced it's pulling out. Audio

The Blues halfback and former All Black Piri Weepu has suffered a stroke and will be out of rugby for at least a month. Audio

The Civil Aviation Authority is to review the safety regulations of the Robinson R22 helicopter, after warnings the popular aircraft could break apart in mid-air unless pilots are warned of the risks… Read more Audio

The Conservative Party leader, Colin Craig, has rejected suggestions he leads a Christian-based party, just as one of his senior members says the Conservatives would give Christians a voice in… Read more Audio

A lawyer who is a friend of former New Zealand cricketer Chris Cairns, has been released on bail after being arrested on suspicion of perverting the course of justice in London. Audio

The Mana leader Hone Harawira says the declaration from Kim Dotcom that the Internet Party would not back the National Party is welcome, but any formal talks between the two parties are still some… Read more Audio