Morning Report for Tuesday 20 October 2009

8:56 AM.New figures show people are heading back to the kitchen for a taste of home baking. Audio

8:52 AM.A Catholic diocese in the American state of Delaware has filed for bankruptcy protection, just one day before a court was due to begin hearing a sexual abuse damages claim from eight of its… Read more Audio

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

8:45 AM.There's disharmony amongst Christchurch music lovers at the start of hearings into a proposed 20 million dollar conservatorium of music for the city. Audio

8:39 AM.The distributor of an over the counter kit that can reveal the gender of a foetus during early pregnancy says the product has been flying off pharmacy shelves. Audio

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

8:32 AM.A quick update of movements in the financial sector. Audio

8:28 AM.Camping goods retailer Kathmandu is looking to float as much as ninety nine percent of the company in an effort to raise four hundred and fifty seven million dollars. Audio

8:26 AM.A benefit concert to raise money for tsunami ravaged Samoa is thought to have raised almost 300-thousand dollars. Audio

8:22 AM.United Nations-backed fraud investigators have thrown out hundreds of thousands of votes for President Hamid Karzai in the country's disputed August election. Audio

8:17 AM.Just how much taxpayers will pay for the joint bid approved yesterday to screen the Rugby World Cup remains unclear. Audio

8:09 AM.The partial defence of provocation looks set to be abolished despite opposition from the Law Society. Audio

7:56 AM.Nelson is cashing in on its sunshine status by launching a scheme to finance the installation of solar-powered hot water systems in local homes. Audio

7:53 AM.Fiji is claiming a High Court judge has been denied entry to New Zealand even though she was bringing her child here for an urgent eye operation. Audio

7:50 AM.Long-term unemployment has increased for the first time in more than two years. Audio

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

7:39 AM.The former prime minister Helen Clark's behind-closed-doors approach to her new United Nations job has unsettled some UN watchers. Audio

7:37 AM.The Auckland Grammar School boys who sparked a furore by posing for photos with Nazi regalia will today front up to those they've offended. Audio

7:27 AM.Political editor Brent Edwards shares his views. Audio

7:18 AM.The Government isn't saying how much taxpayers will be paying for the joint bid by three TV companies for free-to-air rights to the Rugby World Cup. Audio

7:18 AM.TV 3's director of special projects Rick Friesen joined Morning Report. Audio

7:14 AM.John Key has given a strong signal that the Government will look at opening up parts of Accident Compensation Corporation to competition - in return for the Act Party supporting its ACC reforms. Audio

7:09 AM.The partial defence of provocation looks certain to be abolished with Parliament's Justice and Electoral Select Committee unanimously supporting its repeal. Audio

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

6:40 AM.The Minister of Maori Affairs says broadcasters' agreement to share 2011 Rugby World Cup coverage still provides an excellent platform for Maori Television. Audio

6:37 AM.Parliament's Justice and Electoral committee has unanimously thrown its support behind the repeal of the partial defence of provocation. 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

6:13 AM.Seaweed, it's the key to tasty sushi, but its potential as a money-spinner for New Zealand is being debated after a landmark rule change. Audio

6:00 AM.* The prime minister says the Rugby World Cup joint tv deal is in the country's best interests. * A select committee says the provocation defence should go. * Auckland Grammer School boys front up but… Read more Audio