Morning Report

Labour's New Lynn LEC angry about Cunliffe's demotion; Radio New Zealand political editor analyses Labour row; Man arrested - connected with alleged Timaru abduction; Negotiators hopeful of ceasefire… Read more Audio

News that the company that makes the iconic American snack, Twinkies, is filing for bankruptcy, has started a run on the product, with the snacks selling on eBay for inflated prices. Audio

Cash-strapped APN New Zealand Media has announced plans to sell its South Island newspapers as well as the community papers it owns in Wellington. Audio

The Hawke's Bay iwi, Ngati Kahungunu, wants its people to get a guaranteed slice of the seasonal job market; Major primary industry players have got behind a drive for Maori to make more money from… Read more Audio

New rules may boost the number of movies made in Auckland. Audio

Listeners of a certain age will remember the days when to be a supporter of New Zealand test cricket you had to be a bit of an optimist. Now it seems you need to be a masochist. Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio

An Otago community's dream of putting up its own windfarm appears to hang in the balance as it becomes more complex and more corporate. Audio

Plans to lift Maori economic achievement and living standards are being dubbed unimaginative, lacklustre and just plain 'blah'. Audio

The United Nations Secretary General Ban ki-Moon has arrived in Cairo for talks, but so far his presence has failed to ease the conflict. Audio

Labour MPs are falling in behind their leader, David Shearer, as they prepare for a vote on his leadership this afternoon. Audio