Morning Report for Wednesday 15 May 2013

8:57 AM.The runaway Kokako known as 'Duncan', who was feared dead but later turned up in the Auckland suburb of Glendowie a fortnight ago, has finally been captured. Audio

8:53 AM.New Zealanders traditionally prefer to keep their insects outdoors, but a United Nations study has found we could all benefit from a bit of 'good grub'. Audio

8:50 AM.A Taranaki hapu is disputing the involvement of another hapu regarding a petroleum company's plans to construct a gas pipeline, which will damage archaeological sites; A barrister specialising in… Read more Audio

8:44 AM.Ten uncapped players were named in the All Blacks' 38 man wider training squad yesterday, as selectors prepare to pick a team for next month's test series against France. Audio

8:41 AM.The Briscoes Group, which also operates Living and Giving and Rebel Sports stores, employs up to 2000 people across the country, and is the largest of the three businesses we've spoken to. Audio

8:37 AM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

8:31 AM.A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio

8:26 AM.Northland kaumatua have told the Waitangi Tribunal a local council was colluding with government departments as recently as the 1970's, to force Maori off the best spots in the Bay of Islands. Audio

8:21 AM.People trying to help victims of domestic violence say many need more support than just a protection order to keep them safe. Audio

8:18 AM.Community housing groups say the government's commitment to build 500 new homes, and alter thousands of others, needs to be the starting point for fixing the housing shortage, rather than the… Read more Audio

8:14 AM.The Labour Party says the government's refusal to introduce amendments to the Mixed Member Proportional system in time for the 2014 election is a travesty. Audio

8:09 AM.A Wellington activist who thinks she may have been illegally spied on by the Government's spy agency is considering taking legal action to find out. Audio

7:56 AM.A meeting between race organisers and the four teams competing in the America's Cup will take place in San Francisco today, the first since the death of Artemis sailor Andrew Simpson. Audio

7:54 AM.Doctors, nurses and others are expecting continued belt-tightening in the health sector after the Budget tomorrow. Audio

7:49 AM.The Hollywood actress, Angelina Jolie, has revealed that she's had both breasts removed to minimise the risk of cancer. Audio

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

7:39 AM.Tackling Auckland's housing shortage and feeding hungry school children are among initiatives the Government will reveal in tomorrow's budget. Audio

7:36 AM.The Prime Minister, John Key, says it's unlikely Aaron Gilmore could make his way back to Parliament, after his resignation as an MP. Audio

7:27 AM.For the first time since it was introduced, a majority of parents approve of the NCEA qualification. Audio

7:22 AM.The plan to re-shape housing in much of Auckland could be toned down with the council accepting some changes may have been too much, too soon. Audio

7:17 AM.Justic Minister Judith Collins comments. Audio

7:13 AM.The Government's being accused of putting its own interests first by ditching proposed changes to the MMP voting system. Audio

7:10 AM.New Zealanders who fear they're among the 88 people illegally spied on by the Government's spy agency are being denied the right to find out. Audio

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

6:37 AM.A pro-MMP group says New Zealanders have been let down by the government's decision not to make changes to the electoral system. Audio

6:27 AM.A barrister specialising in criminal law says it's rare for an iwi to ask the Crown to drop charges over the theft of something it has customary rights to; The first reading of the Mana Party leader's… Read more Audio

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

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