Morning Report for Wednesday 14 October 2009

8:57 AM.A controversial security scanner that sees through people's clothing using x-ray images is being trialed at Britain's Manchester Airport. Audio

8:52 AM.Mountain climbing is in danger of dying out in New Zealand as those keen on the outdoors opt for cheaper and less involved thrills such as rock climbing. Audio

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

8:46 AM.A three-year study has been launched into how older people are treated by businesses and other organisations. Audio

8:39 AM.Gore District residents are abuzz about the possibility a billion dollar lignite processing plant will be built in their backyard. Audio

8:36 AM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

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

8:28 AM.A new report shows 10 percent of tradespeople have left the building industry as a result of the recession. Audio

8:21 AM.The bold plan to overhaul laboratory testing in Auckland lies in tatters after the health boards moved to bring back the firm they took the contract off in the first place. Audio

8:15 AM.Political editor Brent Edwards keeps us up to speed with the situation. Audio

8:09 AM.Maori Television is refusing to back down amid growing political fallout over free-to-air TV rights to the 2011 Rugby World Cup. Audio

7:54 AM.A report from the United States Treasury says Al-Qaeda is in its worst financial state for years but the Taleban is now stronger than ever. Audio

7:48 AM.The union representing primary school teachers is playing down reports that it's done a deal with the Government over national standards. Audio

7:45 AM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

7:40 AM.Doctors say Auckland health chiefs should set a deadline for new firm Labtests to improve its testing service, and be prepared to take action if it doesn't. Audio

7:36 AM.It's been revealed the new criminal dob-in line Crime Stoppers is based in the United Kingdom and operators have had to undergo training to understand the"kiwi"vernacular. Audio

7:25 AM.The fathers of two teenagers, killed in two separate pursuits, are lending their weight to the call from the Independent Police Conduct Authority for stricter rules around police chases. Audio

7:19 AM.Auckland bus drivers meet later this morning for a vote that should determine whether bus services can return to normal in the city tomorrow. Audio

7:13 AM.Prime Minister John Key also says the Rugby World Cup bidding process could have been handled better. Audio

7:09 AM.National and its support partner, the Maori Party, are at logger heads over the free-to-air rights to screen the Rugby World Cup. Audio

6:48 AM.News from the business sector including a market report. Audio

6:42 AM.Mediation in the Auckland bus strike by the Employment Relations Authority could see Auckland buses back on the road tomorrow. Audio

6:38 AM.The bid for the free to air broadcast rights for the Rugby World Cup has turned ugly with dust-ups not just between Maori Television and TVNZ, but also between the Maori Party and its coalition… Read more Audio

6:29 AM.News from the Waatea team. Audio

6:28 AM.The police minister Judith Collins comments. Audio

6:24 AM.News from the rural and farming sector. Audio

6:20 AM.The latest from the Pacific region. Audio

6:15 AM.Barack Obama's health care reforms are set to take a crucial step towards being passed today with a senate committee vote on a compromise bill. Audio

6:11 AM.The Waitakere City mayor has ordered an inquiry into how the council responded to complaints of faulty drains in the West Auckland street where Aisling Symes' body was found. Audio

6:00 AM.Relationships tested over World Cup broadcast rights, Dr Sharples"extremely disappointed"by government actions, Auckland bus drivers to vote on settlement proposal, victims' fathers back call for… Read more Audio