Morning Report for Monday 30 March 2009

8:56 AM.Australian correspondent Phil Kafcaloudes talks to us from Melbourne about the continuing gang problem. Audio

8:51 AM.A battle is brewing between two of the country's top cheese makers over who has the best blue vein. Audio

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

8:44 AM.Balloonist now planning another twin-peak stunt in downtown Kuala Lumpur. Audio

8:39 AM.Celebration to mark 50 years since the opening of the Ak Harbour Bridge have been scaled back. Audio

8:33 AM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

8:31 AM.A quick update of movements in the financial sector. Audio

8:27 AM.Olympic rowing bronze medalist George Bridgewater has added one of Britain's glamour sporting prizes to his trophy cabinet. Audio

8:24 AM.Manukau City with its high Pacific and Maori population is being hit hard in the recession. Audio

8:17 AM.Labour's police spokesman is demanding a review of the officers' code of conduct. Audio

8:14 AM.Frank Cook, says the council has been sloppy at best in the figures quoted. Audio

8:11 AM.The recommendation that Auckland be governed as one super city has spurred the mayors of Wellington to look at their own patch. Audio

8:09 AM.St John Ambulance says it's doing its best to provide a safe service. Audio

7:56 AM.Recession or no recession - art for art's sake is flourishing in Whangarei. Audio

7:51 AM.Rebel Indian Cricket league gives players the option of breaking their contracts. Audio

7:47 AM.The trial of a police officer charged over a U-turn in which 2 motorcyclists were seriously injured is expected to end today. Audio

7:44 AM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

7:38 AM.Dunedin's Town Hall was filled, with 1800 people turning out to hear some of the city's luminaries express their opposition. Audio

7:35 AM.Homeowners are being forced to sell their homes in mortgagee sales because they can't afford to service their loans. Audio

7:26 AM.Most people should have a bit more in their pay packets this week, as the first round of tax cuts takes effect. Audio

7:21 AM.Progress has been made on further fiscal stimulus for the world economy. Audio

7:17 AM.Auckland's proposed new 'super city' could threaten hundreds of workers employed in council jobs around the region. Audio

7:09 AM.There are frequent delays in shifting patients from remote rural hospitals to bigger centres. Audio

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

6:41 AM.A 25-year old man will appear in court today charged with what police say was a savage stabbing of a South Auckland father. Audio

6:39 AM.The union has 2400 members working for the region's eight local authorities and council-controlled organisations. Audio

6:37 AM.St John crews are often not available to take patients to main centre hospitals. 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

6:15 AM.A 23-year old man will appear in court today charged in relation to a police pursuit. Audio

6:12 AM.The number of properties listed for mortgagee sale has increased dramatically in the past year. Audio

6:09 AM.The first round of tax cuts under the National Government come into effect on Wednesday. Audio

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

6:00 AM.Concerns over ambulance service, Uncertainty over council jobs in AK, G20 Summit, and more. Audio