Morning Report

The Royal Commission investigating the fatal collapse of the CTV building has been told the man who approved its design was pressured to do so even though he had concerns about the structure. Audio

A powerful 7.6 magnitude earthquake has rocked Costa Rica, killing at least two people, cutting power and temporarily triggering a tsunami warning. Audio

The Government's decision not to back a national hui on water rights is being dismissed as irrelevant by its organisers. Audio

The Council of Trade Unions President, Helen Kelly, is with us. Audio

The Labour Party says the Government is so consumed by its plan to sell off state-owned assets that it's forgetting about the need to create jobs in the economy. Audio

News from the business sector including a market report. Audio

Tiwai Point Aluminum smelter is to shed 100 jobs within weeks unless it can get a better electricity deal with Meridian energy. Audio

The Maori Council's being told that it might be time to give over the lead role on the debate about water to the Iwi Chairs Forum; The Maori college, Hato Petera, has been told by the Education Review… Read more Audio

News from the rural and farming sector. Audio

The latest from the Pacific region. Audio

Rolling eyes, heavy sighs and a walkout -- all part of a heated hour and a half-long debate at the Auckland Council -- about logos and branding. Audio

An proposed law that would allow the Australian government to view the internet browsing habits of ALL Australians is being roundly criticised. Audio