Morning Report for Tuesday 4 November 2008

8:56 AM.Barack Obama is using the song 'Rising' by Bruce Springsteen. Audio

8:53 AM.Donna Demaio on the Melbourne Cup. Audio

8:49 AM.News from the Waatea team. Audio

8:45 AM.magnate Tony O'Reilly announced plans to get rid of his 39 per cent stake in APN. Audio

8:42 AM.The total removal of the toys, provided for children visiting the prison, has been criticised as heavy handed Audio

8:20 AM.It's history in the making, plenty of young voters are expected at teh polls tomorrow. Audio

8:16 AM.The cabinet, is among those institutions which it says should tell the public what it is doing and do so quickly. Audio

8:09 AM.Both leaders are look for a strong Pacific Island following. Audio

7:55 AM.A tentative ceasefire by the rebels advancing on the city of Goma has allowed the UN to help. Audio

7:50 AM.National's school policies show it's moved well away from controversial policies of past elections. Audio

7:47 AM.The update will reveal the Crown operating balances for the three months to September. Audio

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

7:40 AM.$10-million is expected to be spent on New Zealand and Australian race meetings before the main event. Audio

7:38 AM.Labour admits Mr Peters has a tough fight ahead to make it back into Parliament. Audio

7:22 AM.It's less than 24 hours till the polling booths open on the day that the United States chooses its next president. Audio

7:16 AM.Labour and National's leaders argued last night over who has the best credentials to lead New Zealand. Audio

7:09 AM.Kerikeri people fear their small peaceful town will never be the same. Audio

6:40 AM.This was the first of two head-to-head clashes between John Key and Helen Clark. Audio

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

6:22 AM.News from the rural and farming sector. Audio

6:18 AM.The latest from the Pacific region. Audio

6:01 AM.Listen to the takahe's birdcall. Audio

6:00 AM.NZ and US Elections, Keri Keri teenager murdered. Audio