Morning Report for Wednesday 10 April 2013

8:55 AM.Scientists say they could unearth hundreds of new discoveries about marine life on the Three Kings Islands, during a two-week expedition to the remo. Audio

8:52 AM.The effects of global warming could more than double the amount of land suitable for growing wine in New Zealand in the next 40 years, according to a new international study. Audio

8:48 AM.Ngati Porou has launched a fresh search for a new Chief Executive; Meanwhile, Apirana Mahuika says the iwi is preparing to launch a new organisation to look after and deliver the basics to its people… Read more Audio

8:45 AM.Niueans, Cook Islanders and Tokelauans in Auckland are banding together to push for special status if New Zealand adopts a written constitution. Audio

8:42 AM.A major shake-up at the Queenstown Lakes District Council will produce a new slimmed down organisation, which its proponents say will deliver better results for the community. Audio

8:36 AM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

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

8:25 AM.Public health doctors say child poverty levels are risking the nation's long-term health and prosperity. Audio

8:19 AM.A youth law advocacy group says official statistics reveal young Maori face prosecution at disproportionately higher rates than young Pakeha. Audio

8:08 AM.An investigative journalist who has written about spying by the Government Communications Security Bureau says proposed changes to the law governing its operations must not legitimise cases of illegal… Read more Audio

7:55 AM.Maori north of Whangarei have told an Australian mining company to get out and stay out of their tribal area. Audio

7:50 AM.Senior doctors have rejected a pay deal that would have given some a 9 thousand dollar payrise. Audio

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

7:42 AM.Several British supermarket chains have joined an international move to ration sales of infant formula because of a massive surge in demand in China, for foreign-made powdered milk. Audio

7:37 AM.North Korea has urged foreigners to consider leaving South Korea because of a heightened risk of a war on the peninsula. Audio

7:28 AM.An asylum seeker boat carrying 66 people and a sign saying they wanted to come to New Zealand has landed in Australia. Audio

7:25 AM.Parents on a benefit risk having their welfare payments halved if they fail to meet health and education targets for their children set out in the Government's latest round of welfare changes. Audio

7:21 AM.A youth law advocacy group says official statistics show young Maori stopped by police have a much higher chance of being prosecuted than young Pakeha. Audio

7:16 AM.Our political editor Brent Edwards is with us. Audio

7:14 AM.The Prime Minister has known since last July that there could be legal problems with some of the Government's spy agency activities. Audio

7:08 AM.The Prime Minister is backing a law change to allow the Government Communications Security Bureau to spy on New Zealanders. Audio

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

6:39 AM.Statistics show that young Maori apprehended by police are more likely to be prosecuted than young Pakeha. Audio

6:35 AM.The Prime Minister is backing a law change that would allow the Government Communications Security Bureau to spy on New Zealanders. Audio

6:27 AM.Ngati Porou has launched a fresh search for a new Chief Executive; Meanwhile, Apirana Mahuika says the iwi is preparing to launch a new organisation to look after and deliver the basics to its people… Read more Audio

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

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

6:00 AM.Calls mounting for those illegally spied on to be told, PM knew about legal issues at GCSB last July, RNZ political editor assesses GCSB developments, Young Maori more likely to be prosecuted than… Read more Audio