Morning Report for Friday 16 December 2011

8:57 AM.A chat with our Canberra correspondent Kerry-Anne Walsh. Audio

8:54 AM.The government of Norway is expected to make a significant financial contribution to the conservation of the huts of Antarctica's earliest explorers. Audio

8:50 AM.The head of a community group in Murupara which aims to make the rural Bay of Plenty township safer, has reached an agreement with the police; A Maori trust on the Chatham Islands intends treading… Read more Audio

8:46 AM.The attitude of young men is being highlighted as one of the main reasons New Zealand has such high rates of the sexually transmitted infection, Chlamydia. Audio

8:43 AM.Immigration New Zealand will close its Auckland Pacific branch today and move all its quota and visa work back to Suva, Apia and Nuku'alofa. Audio

8:40 AM.A rescue mission is underway deep in the Southern Ocean, after a Russian fishing vessel with 32 crew on board issued a Mayday call. 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

8:26 AM.In Baghdad, the American flag has been lowered at a ceremony marking the formal end of the United States mission in Iraq. Audio

8:22 AM.An Upper Hutt father is horrified that a repeat sex offender was out in the community without the public being aware of his presence. Our court reporter, Ann Marie May followed the trial. Audio

8:18 AM.Graham Henry is leaving some large shoes behind, and today we'll find out who will step into them to fill the role of All Blacks coach. Audio

8:14 AM.Geoff Robinson speaks with Richard Price of Ligar Bay and Tasma McNabb, Store Manager of the Collingwood General Store. Audio

8:10 AM.A dozen more homes have been evacuated from a Nelson waterfront suburb, after they were threatened by yet another slip caused by heavy rain. Audio

7:56 AM.If Northland wants to save its rail link with Auckland - it'll have to come up with some cash. That's the message the region's getting from Kiwirail, as it looks for ways to make the line profitable. Audio

7:53 AM.The former French president, Jacques Chirac, has been found guilty of corruption. Audio

7:49 AM.Energy industry and investment analysts are predicting strong interest from investors looking to buy shares in Mighty River Power. Audio

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

7:40 AM.Investors trying to re-coup some money from the failed Hanover finance may benefit from the decision to file a civil suit against its directors and promoters. Tim Rainey is a lawyer representing 3000… Read more Audio

7:27 AM.A Lyttleton resident, the writer Joe Bennett, says he will stay in his home despite being ordered to leave within 20 days or face court action. Christchurch City Council's regulation and democracy… Read more Audio

7:24 AM.The Earthquake Commission is making major changes to its policies after a lack of communication about a severely damaged property led to two people being crushed to death in February's quake. Audio

7:20 AM.The next coach of the All Blacks will be announced this afternoon. Audio

7:17 AM.A new study has found New Zealand mobile phone users pay significantly more than those in Australia. Audio

7:15 AM.We're joined by our reporter Geoff Moffett who is at Rocks Road in Nelson. Audio

7:10 AM.A dozen homes have been evacuated overnight from a Nelson waterfront suburb. Audio

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

6:39 AM.Civil Defence says there are reports that a house in Rocks Road was beginning to shift as the hillside behind them began to slip. Audio

6:27 AM.A community group in Murupara which aims to make the rural township safer, has reached an agreement with the police; The Ngati Mutunga o Wharekauri Iwi Trust, says it will have to tread carefully… Read more Audio

6:22 AM.News from the rural and farming sector. Audio

6:18 AM.The latest from the Pacific region. Audio

6:11 AM.A state of emergency remains in place in the Nelson Tasman region this morning but the heavy rain that has been pounding the top of the South Island has stopped. Audio

6:00 AM.Top stories include, Heavy rain causes havoc in Tasman District; Our reporter, Geoff Moffett, in Nelson; Report finds NZ cellphone plans cost more than Australia; Steve Hansen tipped to be selected as… Read more Audio