Morning Report

Some home buyers appear to be getting around Reserve Bank low-equity lending rules, by borrowing from finance companies instead. Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

The Treaty of Waitangi negotiations minister, Chris Finlayson, denies forcing a change of representation onto some groups of Maori. Audio

Descendants of traditional leaders from more than a dozen iwi and hapu are taking a case against the Crown. Audio

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

The Prime Minister has described Mana leader Hone Harawira's trip to South Africa as a "jolly" and says taxpayers shouldn't have funded it. Audio

Film industry heavyweights are welcoming the government's decision to increase tax rebates for movie makers. Audio

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