Morning Report for Monday 17 March 2008

8:55 AM.News from Across the Tasman with correspondent Phil Kafcaloudes. Audio

8:51 AM.Thousands of party goers descended on New Plymouth over the weekend for the 6th annual WOMAD Festival. Audio

8:48 AM.News from the Waatea team. Audio

8:45 AM.A small distillery in Nelson has landed a ten-million-dollar contract to supply vodka to the United States. Audio

8:41 AM.Dunedin city councillors meet this afternoon to make a final decision on the proposed new Carisbrook Stadium project. Audio

8:35 AM.An update from the RNZ sports team. Audio

8:25 AM.Climbers heading for Mt Everest fear months of preparation for their climbs could be wasted. Audio

8:20 AM.Adam Mountford, producer of the BBC's famous Test Match Special programme discusses the Second Test in Wellington. Audio

8:13 AM.Sir Roger Douglas has announced he will run for Parliament as an Act candidate, in an electorate seat. Audio

8:09 AM.A global credit crunch is now stoking fears that a worldwide recession is on its way. Audio

7:57 AM.US Senator John McCain, set to be the Republican's presidential candidate in November, has begun an unnanounced visit to Iraq. Audio

7:53 AM.High school students wanting a taste of military life are getting it under a new initiative at the Whangaparaoa Army Base. Audio

7:50 AM.An 18-year-old from Napier died instantly in a hunting accident when he was shot in the chest by a fellow hunter on Saturday. Audio

7:46 AM.An update from the RNZ sports team. Audio

7:40 AM.Former Waikato coach, Warren Gatland credited for turning Welsh Rugby team around after poor World Cup performance. Audio

7:36 AM.The Qualifications Authority is comparing results for internal and external assessment data for the national qualification. Audio

7:27 AM.The Maritime Union fears a free trade agreement with China could force lower wages on New Zealand based workforce. Audio

7:24 AM.Sir Roger Douglas has announced he will run for Parliament as an Act candidate, in an electorate seat. Audio

7:19 AM.The Tibetan government in exile says at least 80 people have been killed in unrest following protests against Chinese rule. Audio

7:15 AM.Economists fear a 1930s-like Great Depression for the world amid growing concern that a worldwide recession is looming. Audio

7:10 AM.Conflicts of interest are expected to be highlighted regarding members of the former HBDHB in a report due to be issued today. Audio

6:27 AM.News from the Waatea team. Audio

6:19 AM.The latest from the Pacific region. Audio

6:01 AM.Listen to today's birdcall. Audio

6:00 AM.HB DHB, Worldwide Recession, Violence in Tibet, Sir Roger Douglas, Union oppose FTA, NCEA, Wales Six Nation Triumph. Audio