Morning Report

The Public Service Association says the Ministry of Education is going to cut about half the jobs in its payroll department, which is currently struggling to get the new Novopay payroll system… Read more Audio

Hundreds of millions of dollars still can't be accounted for, as fears grow that a Wellington based investment firm was the front for a ponzi scheme. Audio

The commissioner now running the Far North School, where James Parker sexually abused at least 12 boys, says it's likely more victims will come forward. Audio

The Israeli operation in Gaza has intensified overnight, with the death toll rising on both sides. Audio

BP has agreed to pay a four and a half billion US dollar fine over the 2010 oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. Audio

News from the business sector including a market report. Audio

A central Auckland hapu says it's willing to work with Devonport residents over the future of land the sub-tribe's seeking to buy there; A group of major water users has declared that iwi have rights… Read more Audio

News from the rural and farming sector. Audio

The latest from the Pacific region. Audio

Tens of thousands of more undelivered letters and parcels have been discovered in Arrowtown by police investigating the theft of mail from the Queenstown suburb of Fernhill. Audio

A court ruling halting the demolition of the Christ Church cathedral means the Anglican Church will be forced to consider evidence the quake-damaged building can be restored. Audio

BP receives record fine for Gulf of Mexico oil spill; Death toll rises in Israeli strikes on Gaza; Paedophile teacher may have more victims says commissioner; Millions of dollars missing amid fears of… Read more Audio