Morning Report

News from the business sector including a market report. Audio

The Labour Party says the Government is bowing down to the demands of industry with its proposal to strip vulnerable workers of their employment rights. Audio

A central North Island tribe intends to deliver an ultimatum of court action to neighbouring Iwi involved in a treaty settlement over the country's biggest forest; An IT developer is defending the… Read more Audio

News from the rural and farming sector. Audio

The latest from the Pacific region. Audio

New Zealand's only private prison operator, Serco, says it is now on track to meet Department of Corrections performance targets despite the difficulties it has faced since it began operations. Audio

The vote will be held in April 2014. Audio

Sources say the SAS is back in Afghanistan on a revenge mission, The death toll rises as Hurricane Sandy hammers the eastern United States, More criticism has been levelled at rescue workers at the… Read more Audio

A restored Whanganui tram will soon be taking passengers to and from the city's heritage paddle steamer. Audio

Foreign affairs officials are warily eyeing a US plan that could cut New Zealand exports to Iran. Audio

Ministers are supporting a suggestion to set up a one-stop shop to help more Maori build homes on customary land; A tribal parliament being set up by Te Arawa will be charged with getting its… Read more Audio

Vanuatu goes to the polls today, with voters faced with more choice than in any general election before. Audio