Morning Report for Wednesday 19 November 2008

8:57 AM.He made his first appearance in a short film in 1928 and is today a favourite of children all around the world. Audio

8:53 AM.It collided with another plane while being towed on the ground. Audio

8:50 AM.News from the Waatea team. Audio

8:48 AM.There are ructions in the Nelson City Council over a councillor who's living, working and getting paid now in Auckland. Audio

8:45 AM.The Health and Disability Commission is warning about the risks of using a popular beauty therapy. Audio

8:38 AM.Munster beat the All Blacks in 1978 and, not surprisingly, Irish fans are hoping to see history repeated. Audio

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

8:29 AM.A quick update of movements in the financial sector. Audio

8:26 AM.Principal of Rosehill College, Graeme Macann, and Janet Igrisan, the managing director of the Uniform Shoppe. Audio

8:15 AM.The G20 countries are now pushing for a new accord in the World Trade Organisation's Doha round by the end of the year. Audio

8:10 AM.Ray Smith is the head of CYF. Audio

7:58 AM.Dairy cooperative Fonterra says there's no sigh of the unprecedented rollercoaster slowing. Audio

7:50 AM.Parents in the Auckland suburb of Papakura say they support a rebel uniform shop which is being threatened with legal action. Audio

7:50 AM.Association wants cut backs on the 21 DHBs as part of its signalled drive to slash the bueracracy. Audio

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

7:43 AM.In just over an hour Piri Weepu will lead the All Blacks on to the field against the Irish club. Audio

7:40 AM.Yet another forestry plant is under threat and with jobs disappearing the sector's looking to the incoming Govt for answers. Audio

7:35 AM.Our Court reporter Ann Marie May is following the trial and comments on the latest revelations. Audio

7:25 AM.Two more vessels have been hijacked by pirates off the coast of Kenya following the capture of a supertanker of oil. Audio

7:20 AM.Mr Power will be sworn in as Justice Minister later today along with the rest of National's cabinet. Audio

7:15 AM.Detective Garry Hawkins, was second in command of the investigation and who oversaw the prosecution through to the convictions. Audio

7:10 AM.Toby Curtis, a spokesperson for the Curtis family comments. Audio

6:47 AM.News from the business sector including a market report. Audio

6:35 AM.Universal condemnation and long prison sentences. 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

6:12 AM.The Greens are accusing the National Government of game-playing over a u-turn on the carbon tax. Audio

6:01 AM.Listen to todays bird call. Audio

6:00 AM.Top stories including reaction to verdict of Nia Glassie murder trial. Audio