Morning Report for Tuesday 18 September 2012

8:56 AM.Nelson is preparing to roll out the red carpet and welcome the stars of the latest New Zealand family film, Kiwi Flyer, at the world premiere tonight. Audio

8:52 AM.New research by the University of Exeter and the University of Iowa suggests that when voters are faced with tough electoral decisions, they often go for the better looking candidate. Audio

8:48 AM.The Maori Council has told Radio New Zealand that no tribes' from the Tainui region are going to the government's consultation hui on water rights; Two Taranaki councils are considering whether to… Read more Audio

8:39 AM.In Paris, lawyers for the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are waiting for a French court to decide whether to grant an interim injunction to stop further publication of pictures of the duchess… Read more Audio

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

8:29 AM.A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio

8:27 AM.Ratepayers are sceptical whether the four commissioners appointed in place of councillors at the Kaipara District Council will turn things around for the struggling region. Audio

8:23 AM.The Labour Party says a pay rise for defence staff is too little, too late. Audio

8:16 AM.South Island councils are banding together, to try to counter-balance Auckland's growing political power. Audio

8:09 AM.The Maori Council says iwi will boycott today's hui called by the Government to discuss water rights. Audio

7:56 AM.A Waikato patient has had what could be the first faecal transplant in a New Zealand public hospital, to treat bowel disease. Audio

7:53 AM.A major review into how to improve trans-Tasman economic activity after 30 years of CER has ruled out any initiatives such as a common currency and common border. Audio

7:50 AM.Auckland commuters are bracing for major disruptions to their journeys because of forthcoming strikes by bus-drivers. Audio

7:43 AM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

7:39 AM.Improving security in Paraparaumu's business district is to be investigated as the community reacts to two killings in the area. Audio

7:36 AM.The Labour Party intends to increase the pressure on the Prime Minister in Parliament this week, over his continued support of his embattled Minister, John Banks. Audio

7:27 AM.The Defence Force says it hopes a 45 million dollar pay boost will help boost staff morale and reduce a worrying attrition rate. Audio

7:23 AM.Schools in Christchurch have begun to fight back against the sweeping changes to the region's teaching system proposed by the Ministry of Education. Audio

7:16 AM.The government is pushing ahead with changes to the welfare system, with a bill setting out new expectations for people on benefits. Audio

7:12 AM.South Island mayors say an island-wide political lobby is the only way they can counter Auckland's growing power. Audio

7:09 AM.The Maori Council says iwi will boycott today's hui called by the Government to discuss water rights. Audio

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

6:40 AM.The Labour Party says the government's new welfare bill does nothing to help beneficiaries. Audio

6:36 AM.Some iwi are planning to boycott today's hui called by the Government to discuss water rights. Audio

6:27 AM.The Maori Council has told Radio New Zealand that no tribes' from the Tainui region are going to the government's consultation hui on water rights; Pressure is mounting to review the legislation… Read more Audio

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

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

6:16 AM.South Island mayors are forming an island-wide political lobby group to counter Auckland's growing power. Audio

6:13 AM.A beneficiaries' advocate says reducing the grace period where people can still get the domestic purposes benefit when their circumstances change suddenly is mean spirited. Audio

6:00 AM.Maori council says iwi will boycott government water hui, South Island council alliance to counter Auckland power, Paula Bennett outlines changes to welfare system, Christchurch schools start fight… Read more Audio