Morning Report

News from the business sector including a market report. Audio

The New Zealand First leader, Winston Peters, says the Government must make sure there are no legal loopholes that could lead to the identification of suppliers speaking out against Countdown as part… Read more Audio

All Kura Kaupapa Maori in Christchurch will stay open, despite the launch of a new school that will teach in both Maori and English; Varying linguistic skills among some new Maori translators have… Read more Audio

News from the rural and farming sector. Audio

The latest from the Pacific region. Audio

Another push to create a Pacific-wide trade deal gets under way this weekend. Audio

Commerce Minister Craig Foss says he too has been contacted by suppliers concerned over the conduct of supermarkets. The truce in Ukraine is shattered as police snipers fire on protestors and the New… Read more Audio

An elderly nun has been sentenced to three years in prison for breaking into to a United States nuclear facility. Audio

One hundred and 50 schools are now connected to the government's ultrafast internet network for schools. Audio

A Maori nurses group is struggling to survive, as it competes for funding with Whanau Ora schemes; A Maori health provider in Porirua hopes traction for improving the state-housing stock will result… Read more Audio

An East Otago community board is calling for an impact report on the planned closure of the country's largest gold mine at Macraes. Audio

A startling jump in the number of deadly road crashes caused by tourists is worrying locals living in the areas popular with overseas visitors. Audio