Morning Report for Friday 6 March 2009

8:56 AM.Australian correspondent. Audio

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

8:45 AM.Mike Petersen told a forum this week in Waipukurau on the future of the country's sheep and beef industries. Audio

8:40 AM.Farmers cited or prosecuted by regional councils will have part of their milk cheque withheld. Audio

8:30 AM.A quick update of movements in the financial sector. Audio

8:28 AM.After years shunning publicity, the prince of pop, Michael Jackson has announced he is performing again. Audio

8:24 AM.Mount Victoria residents are hoping a High Court ruling will save their Wellington neighbourhood from smut. Audio

8:20 AM.It's the first time a sitting head of state has been indicted by the court. Audio

8:17 AM.An independent report out yesterday harshly criticised the division but goes on to say it should be retained and improved. Audio

8:09 AM.In the private sector 160 jobs have been lost in Wellsford and Nelson. Audio

7:54 AM.AK09, includes several world premieres, including a dance work by an acclaimed French/Vietnamese choreographer. Audio

7:51 AM.Rowan Quinn asked people in the suburb of Mount Albert what they thought. Audio

7:48 AM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

7:43 AM.The Government's decided to scrap it. Audio

7:41 AM.That could mean up to 150 jobs going. Audio

7:36 AM.It comes after yesterday's announcement of the restructuring of the Tertiary Education Commission, Audio

7:27 AM.But one thing not going down is the price. Audio

7:23 AM.Match referee Chris Broad was part of the convoy that was attacked. Audio

7:17 AM.The unseasonal storm that's been sweeping across the top of the North Island had emergency services busy last night. Audio

7:09 AM.David Bain was convicted and imprisoned until 2007 when the Privy Council ruled there had been a miscarriage of justice. Audio

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

6:00 AM.David Bain heads back into Court. Audio