Morning Report for Thursday 9 February 2012

8:56 AM.For the first time ever Russian researchers have drilled into a lake that's been trapped underneath Antarctica for at least 15 million years. Audio

8:52 AM.An award-winning Wellington restaurant will take snapper off its summer menu because it rates poorly in an environmental group's consumer guide for sustainably caught fish. Audio

8:49 AM.The President of the New Zealand Jewish Council says he's still offended by a holocaust reference made by a Taranaki language lecturer, but he's prepared to listen to him; Violent teenage girls in… Read more Audio

8:45 AM.The desecration of the grave of New Zealand's first Governor, William Hobson, has been universally condemned by political leaders, who are calling it dishonourable and despicable. Audio

8:38 AM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

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

8:28 AM.Some apple growers say they've been denied access to the newly opened Australian market. Audio

8:24 AM.The Deputy Chairman of New Zealand on Air, Stephen McElrea has been accused of having a conflict of interest in the decision to fund a documentary on the government's Whanau Ora policy. Audio

8:20 AM.Workers paid the minimum wage say the latest increase of fifty cents an hour is a pittance and is unlikely to make it much easier for low income earners. Audio

8:16 AM.The Earthquake Recovery Minister, Gerry Brownlee, has made plain his frustration with the performance of the Christchurch City Council, calling the mayor, Bob Parker, a clown and saying that he's at… Read more Audio

8:12 AM.A Whanganui womens group says a proposal to move specialist maternity services to Palmerston North is likely to put extra pressure on expectant mothers. Audio

8:09 AM.The Electoral Commission is referring a radio show hosted by the Prime Minister to the police, over a possible breach of electoral law. Audio

7:57 AM.World Cup success is expected to give the All Blacks the top award when New Zealand's sporting talent is recognised at the annual Halberg Awards in Auckland tonight. Audio

7:54 AM.Trainee doctors at the University of Otago are being prescribed a dose of real life with a Pacific family to learn how to treat Pacific patients. Audio

7:48 AM.The Former Pennsylvania Senator Rick Santorum has swept all three contests in Minnesota, Missouri, and Colorado as the contest to be the Republican nominee for the Presidency continues. Audio

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

7:39 AM.For a fifth day, Syrian forces have continued to pour artillery fire into parts of the city of Homs which oppose the government. Audio

7:35 AM.The Department of Labour investigation into the Pike River mine explosion and the way it was carried out has been challenged at the Royal Commission inquiring into the disaster. Audio

7:26 AM.The Finance Minister, Bill English, hosted the hui. Audio

7:21 AM.Maori have given the government a clear message they aren't happy with the consultation process around the partial sale of four state owned companies. Audio

7:17 AM.The Earthquake Recovery Minister, Gerry Brownlee, says he's nearing the end of his tether with the Christchurch City Council. Audio

7:12 AM.The Whanganui District Health Board Chief Executive, Julie Patterson. Audio

7:09 AM.The opponents of a plan to do away with specialist maternity care in Whanganui say the move could put hundreds of babies each year at additional risk of lifelong and severe health problems. Audio

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

6:39 AM.The group responsible for overseeing the ethics of medical experiments says a plan to reduce its role will put participants in clinical trials at risk. Audio

6:37 AM.Opponents of a plan to do away with specialist maternity care in Whanganui say the move could put hundreds of babies each year at risk. Audio

6:27 AM.Violent teenage girls in Hamilton are being tamed by a project run by Maori and the police; The President of the New Zealand Jewish Council says he's still offended by a holocaust reference made by a… Read more Audio

6:21 AM.News from the rural and farming sector. Audio

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

6:12 AM.A former Netball New Zealand board chair says some domestic netball franchises may need to be privatised if they can't get their books out of the red. Audio

6:09 AM.The Maori Party co-leader, Tariana Turia, says she doesn't condone the desecration of the grave of New Zealand's first Governor, with the spray painted words, lies and honour tiriti. Audio

6:00 AM.Opponents say Wanganui's maternity plans could endanger lives; Chief Executive outlines reasons for maternity care travel; Brownlee says frustration growing with Christchurch council; Maori make clear… Read more Audio