Morning Report for Thursday 23 June 2011

8:56 AM.If you're a big burly bloke, you have a chance of being centre-stage at the Rugby World Cup - even if you can't play rugby. Audio

8:52 AM.The Environmental Defence Society is calling for reform of New Zealand's marine management, after warnings from scientists that the world's oceans are on the brink of collapse. Audio

8:51 AM.The Australian Government is considering moving many warships and thousands of personnel to bases in Western Australia and the Northern Territory. Audio

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

8:43 AM.The Government is being warned it can't afford to relax over improving immunisation rates, and more hard work is needed. Audio

8:40 AM.First-fives Aaron Cruden and Colin Slade have been drafted into the All Blacks training camp, suggesting they'll be first to be called on if star player Dan Carter strikes problems. Audio

8:37 AM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

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

8:28 AM.The Communications Minister says he's appalled by Labour MPs' claims Telecom will enjoy a taxpayer funded guarantee if it runs foul of the Commerce Commission. Audio

8:23 AM.The Prime Minister and the Earthquake Recovery Minister are poised to announce decisions on the fate of homes on quake damaged land in Christchurch. Audio

8:17 AM.The Pike River Contractors and Suppliers Group says it's run out of patience in its fight to recoup debts from Pike river coal, and it's now filing to have the company placed into liquidation. Audio

8:09 AM.New claims have emerged about the Pike River Coal disaster, including an allegation it took 51 minutes to alert emergency services, and 14 hours to contact the families of all 29 men trapped inside… Read more Audio

7:53 AM.A timetable for the withdrawal of US troops from Afghanistan is expected to speed up the return home of New Zealand soldiers from the strife-torn country. Audio

7:50 AM.Tempers flared at a by-election meeting in Henderson last night when Hone Harawira publicly lashed out at the Maori Party when his opponent didn't turn up. Audio

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

7:41 AM.Opponents of planned cuts by Kiwirail to its Dunedin train workshop have vowed to save the 41 jobs by any means possible. Audio

7:37 AM.Chile's Puyehue-Cordon Caulle volcano is again sending ash high into the atmosphere, raising the possibility of a new ash cloud entering New Zealand skies. Audio

7:27 AM.Some residents have been waiting for the verdict on the fate of their home and land since the first earthquake hit in September last year. Audio

7:23 AM.This afternoon the Government will announce its initial package to deal with land badly damaged by earthquakes in Christchurch, including offering a pay out to households who want to take the cash. Audio

7:19 AM.A safety and training manager at Pike River, in the control room during the unfolding disaster, says he was not originally briefed about a call for help from within the mine. Audio

7:14 AM.The Former contractors of the Pike River Coal mine are filing court papers to have the company liquidated. Audio

7:10 AM.New revelations have come to light about what happened immediately after the first explosion at the Pike River Mine on November the 19th. Audio

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

6:38 AM.New revelations have come to light about what happened immediately after the first explosion at the PIke River Mine near Greymouth. Audio

6:28 AM.News from the Waatea team. Audio

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

6:19 AM.The latest from the Pacific region. Audio

6:17 AM.The police in Wellington have a new weapon in the fight against child abuse - a purpose built centre that brings them under one roof with other child protection agencies. Audio

6:12 AM.New revelations have come to light about what happened immediately after the first explosion at the Pike River Mine near Greymouth. Audio

6:00 AM.New revelations on what happened after Pike River explosion; contractors file for liquidation of Pike River Coal; former safety trainer says truth about Pike will come out; Christchurch residents to… Read more Audio