Morning Report

Under the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act that was passed last year, new alcohol laws will come into force at midnight. Bars will have to close earlier and police will have new powers to issue spot… Read more Audio

GNS Science has recorded a significant earthquake 75 kilometres west of Tuatapere, in Southland, but it appears to have caused little immediate damage. Audio

The Taranaki Regional Council claims to be following international best practice in allowing fracking waste to be disposed of on farmland in the region. Audio

News from the business sector including a market report. Audio

The film and television industry says increased rebates for productions will breathe much needed life back into the industry. Audio

Authorities in Canada have contradicted claims that the Taranaki Regional Council is following best practice in the disposal of fracking waste. Audio

Four lawyers are forming a collective of claimants to challenge the Crown's Treaty settlement process; The Minister of Maori Affairs wants a new pan-tribal electoral college for the Maori Language… Read more Audio

News from the rural and farming sector. Audio

The latest from the Pacific region. Audio

The United Nations has launched its biggest ever appeal for global aid. Audio

Impact of fracking and landfarming questioned; Big quake rocks Fiordland; New alcohol laws from midnight; Film makers welcome government rebate decision for their industry; Harawira defends trip to… Read more Audio

Time to chat to our Melbourne correspondent Phil Kafcaloudes. Audio