Morning Report

The outcome of a parliamentary inquiry into Pacific languages in early childhood education is being labelled a death sentence for some languages and a blow to raising Pasifika achievement. Audio

The head of Quitline is praising tobacco tax hikes and smoke-free environments for major cuts in Maori high school student smoking rates; A block of land on the Kapiti Coast has been bought by a local… Read more Audio

Australia took back the Ashes at the WACA last night, but one New Zealand-born player did his bit to try to delay the home side's march to victory. Audio

The Finance Minister, Bill English, says the expanding economy is bringing more jobs and higher wages, and bolstering the government's coffers to cope with future rainy days. Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio

A nationwide survey shows Maori high school students have cut back on cigarettes and alcohol, despite financial stress and fewer job opportunities. Audio

The Wellington City Council has voted to bring its parking services back in-house in a move that could mean parking wardens will be paid the Living Wage. Audio

The judge in the Helen Milner trial is expected to sum up today at the High Court in Christchurch before the jury retires to consider its verdict. Audio

Bar managers say they are expecting the very worst when the new alcohol laws for earlier trading hours come into full effect tonight. Audio

The Labour spokesperson for Primary Industries is accusing Federated Farmers of hypocrisy. Audio

A vote in Russian parliament tomorrow could mean the end of legal proceedings against the 28 Greenpeace activists and two freelance journalists who are charged with hooliganism. Audio