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Morning Report for Tuesday 5 June 2012
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News from Australia with Donna Field
8:56 AM.The Australian sharemarket has taken a big hit. Audio
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Wordsmiths gather to 'word off' at national scrabble champs
8:48 AM.100 of the country's best wordsmiths including an eleven-year-old prodigy gathered over the weekend to play some serious scrabble. Audio
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Manu Korihi News for 5 June 2012
8:45 AM.A breach of Te Tiriti o Waitangi will be one of the arguments used in court today, when a tribe and Greepeace seek to hold up or stop the search for oil off the east coast of the North Island; A… Read more Audio
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Libyan militants move on Tripoli's international airport
8:41 AM.Gunfire has been heard in Libya's main airport, near the capital Tripoli. Clashes broke out between rival Libyan militias after gunmen drove armed pickup trucks onto the tarmac and surrounded planes… Read more Audio
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Over-crowding in state houses drives people to live in caravans
8:39 AM.Over-crowding in state houses in a South Auckland suburb is forcing some people to live in caravans. In the past two years caravans have been showing up in driveways around Mangere as a solution to… Read more Audio
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Sports News for 5 June 2012
8:35 AM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio
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Markets Update for 5 June 2012
8:28 AM.A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio
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Bid to delay search for East Coast oil begins
8:23 AM.A legal bid to block or delay the search for oil off the East Coast is being mounted by an iwi and an environmental group. Audio
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Strong winds, heavy rain and snow on its way
8:21 AM.While the weather managed to stay reasonably fine for most of the country over the holiday weekend, the rain clouds are about to start rolling in. Audio
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Bemusement that Queen's husband honoured in Queen's bday awards
8:17 AM.Prince Philip has been made an additional Member of the Order of New Zealand - the highest honour in New Zealand's honours system. His inclusion has bemused some people, who say the New Zealand… Read more Audio
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Government hasn't handled class size policy well - trustees
8:12 AM.Seven education unions and lobby groups meet in Wellington today to discuss what to do about the Government's plans to increase class sizes. Audio
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Economists expect NZ market slump
8:08 AM.Economists expect New Zealand's share market to slip when it opens in a couple of hours - after significant drops on the Australian and US markets. Audio
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Worst Queens birthday road toll since 2009
7:56 AM.Seven people died on the roads over holiday weekend - the worst Queens Birthday road toll since 2009. Police say alcohol was a factor in three out of the four fatal crashes. Audio
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Greens co-leader outlines economic goals
7:50 AM.Russel Norman talks about the Green Party's plans for the future. Audio
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Greens upbeat about getting into Government next term
7:47 AM.After winning just over 11% of the vote at last year's election, which delivered it 14 MPs in Parliament, the Green party is now focusing on becoming part of the next government. The Party held its… Read more Audio
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Sports News for 5 June 2012
7:44 AM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio
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Parole Board accused of failing troubled Russian orphan
7:39 AM.The Parole Board has been accused of failing in its duty of care for a Russian orphan who keeps getting into trouble with the law. Audio
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Yacht on its way to safety after distress call
7:35 AM.A damaged maxi yacht with 18 people on board is making its way towards Norfolk Island, after radioing for assistance overnight. The Beau Geste had been competing in the Auckland to Noumea yacht race… Read more Audio
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Prince Philip will be absent from royal celebrations
7:27 AM.The excitement has been somewhat overshadowed by the news that the Queen's husband, the Duke of Edinburgh, has been taken to hospital. Audio
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Thousands gather in central London for Jubilee concert
7:22 AM.Thousands of people are in central London for a concert in honour of the Queen's Diamond Jubilee. Audio
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Scott Guy's brother-in-law on trial for his murder
7:19 AM.The killing which rocked a small rural town in Manawatu is back in the news today as the dead man's brother-in-law goes on trial for his murder. Audio
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How will NZ markets react to world falls?
7:14 AM.To get a New Zealand perspective of the economic markets we speak to Derek Rankin from Rankin Treasury, and Rob Mercer of Forsyth Barr . Audio
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US stocks plateau but nervous start to week
7:12 AM.Nathan King reports on the global markets from Wall Street. Audio
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Global share markets shaky following US decline
7:10 AM.International share markets are continuing to fall after Asian and Australian exchanges took a hammering. The jitters follow unexpectedly weak job growth in the United States. Audio
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Morning Business for 5 June 2012
6:47 AM.News from the business sector including a market report. Audio
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Education groups meet to plan against Government changes
6:41 AM.Education unions and associations will gather in Wellington to prepare an action plan to oppose the Government's changes to class sizes. Audio
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NZ markets to follow Australia's lead - economist
6:38 AM.Economists are predicting New Zealand's market will follow Australia's lead and dip significantly. Audio
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Manu Korihi News for 5 June 2012
6:27 AM.A breach of Te Tiriti o Waitangi will be one of the arguments used in court today, when a tribe and Greenpeace seek to hold up or stop the search for oil off the east coast of the North Island; The… Read more Audio
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Morning Rural News for 5 June 2012
6:22 AM.News from the rural and farming sector. Audio
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Pacific News for 5 June 2012
6:18 AM.The latest from the Pacific region. Audio
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Greens aiming to govern and looking at changes that are needed
6:11 AM.The Green Party has come out of its annual meeting determined to be part of the Government after the next election. Audio
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Top Stories for Tuesday 5 June 2012
6:00 AM.Global share markets shaky following US decline; US stocks plateau but nervous start to week; How will NZ markets react to world falls?; Scott Guy's brother-in-law on trial for his murder… Read more Audio