Morning Report

Our political editor Brent Edwards looks at the Green Party's education policy launch yesterday and the government's response. Audio

Will the Reserve bank raise interest rates this week?; Genesis to mothball another of its Huntly coal-fired generators; and Wall st could fall again. Audio

The Greens have proposed clustering health, welfare and other support services in community hubs in low-decile schools. Audio

The central Hawke's Bay mayor, Peter Butler, has apologised to Ngati Kahungunu - who's been left offended by comments he made about the tribe's involvement over the Ruataniwha Dam proposal; Ratana… Read more Audio

News from the rural and farming sector. Audio

The latest from the Pacific region. Audio

The Maori Party is attempting to reassert itself as an independent political force, as it fights for its political survival. Audio

Govt quick to dismiss Green education policy; Political commentators discuss expectations for Cunliffe speech; Otago helicopter rescues NZ man from foreign fishing ship; A week on from Eketahuna… Read more Audio

The latest from Australia with RNZ Canberra correspondent. Audio

Top businesses are being urged to up their game to encourage more mothers to return to work to boost the country's economic growth. Audio

The Ratana church says the focus of its annual celebrations must not stray from the birth of its founder, to politics; A Tairawhiti tribe wants waste water in Gisborne to be dumped on golf courses and… Read more Audio

There has been much publicity recently about the dangers faced by logging crews in New Zealand. Audio