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Morning Report for Monday 5 August 2013
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Phil Kafcaloudes with news from Australia
8:57 AM.We speak with our Melbourne correspondent Phil Kafcaloudes, with the news in Australia dominated by the announcement of an election date. Audio
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NZ fans welcome new Dr Who
8:53 AM.The BBC has announced that Glasgow-born actor Peter Capaldi is the new Dr Who. The 55-year-old will be the 12th actor to play the Doctor, replacing the outgoing lead Matt Smith. Audio
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Te Manu Korihi News for 5 August 2013
8:48 AM.An agreement signed by five groups that have made a committment to cleaning up a lake near Levin shows bitter relationships have been put aside; The Gisborne mayor, Meng Foon, predicts it'll be… Read more Audio
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New measuring stick boosts Auckland rail tunnel argument
8:43 AM.Public transport supporters have been buoyed by a change in the way mass transit projects are being assessed. The transport agency NZTA says its new formula takes into account a wider range of… Read more Audio
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Ak local politicians back call for council to limit fast food
8:41 AM.A call to limit fast food outlets in south Auckland to combat Pasifika child obesity is being backed by local body politicians and the regional public health service. The push follows an AUT… Read more Audio
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Sports News for 5 August 2013
8:35 AM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport Audio
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Markets Update for 5 August 2013
8:29 AM.A brief update of movements in the financial sector Audio
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New All Blacks side selected
8:25 AM.Piri Weepu and Victor Vito have been dropped from the All Blacks for the forthcoming Rugby Championship. But Richie McCaw is back, and will captain the side in the matches against Australia, South… Read more Audio
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New Zealand economy could take hit from botulism scare
8:21 AM.Economics Correspondent Patrick O'Meara speaks with Morning Report about the potential economic impact of the Fonterra food safety scare. Audio
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PM 'staggered' at late notification from Fonterra
8:16 AM.Prime Minister John Key speaks with Morning Report about the Fonterra Dairy products export crisis. Audio
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Local infant formula exporters caught up in milk powder ban
8:12 AM.Members of the Infant Formula Exporters Association says they are dismayed that they are caught up in the bans even though none of its 20 exporters use the protein concentrate. Audio
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NZ milk powder recalled
8:10 AM.New Zealand's international reputation is under threat as Fonterra battles its third food safety scandal in six years. China and Russia have put a halt on dairy imports since the announcement at the… Read more Audio
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South African president backs Zimbabwe election result
7:57 AM.Zimbabwe's Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai has criticised the country's election as 'fraudulent and stolen' after President Robert Mugabe swept to power for the seventh time. Audio
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US embassies remain closed amid fears of terrorism
7:55 AM.Twenty two United States embassies throughout North Africa and the Middle East are closed today and a US global travel alert remains in place amid fears of an Al Qaeda attack. Audio
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Boyle wins three medals at swimming world championships
7:50 AM.Aucklander Lauren Boyle has become the most successful New Zealand swimmer at the world championships since Danyon Loader in 1994 after winning a third bronze medal. Audio
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Chiefs win second consecutive Super 15 title
7:48 AM.Hamilton will hold a victory parade for the Chiefs tomorrow to celebrate the side's second consecutive Super 15 title. Audio
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Sports News for 5 August 2013
7:45 AM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport Audio
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Australian election set for September
7:38 AM.The Australian Prime Minister, Kevin Rudd, says he has got a tough fight ahead after he declared the date of general election yesterday. Mr Rudd announced the election would be held on September the… Read more Audio
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Were GCSB emails sent by mistake?
7:29 AM.We speak with our Political Editor Brent Edwards about the GCSB emails being sent by mistake to the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet, and National's recent drop in the polls. Audio
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Dunne gobsmacked emails were released to inquiry
7:26 AM.The United Future leader, Peter Dunne, has sought legal advice over the disclosure of his emails with a reporter to an inquiry investigating a leaked document. Audio
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Primary Industries on latest with New Zealand milk products
7:22 AM.Scott Gallacher, acting head of the Ministry of Primary Industries, talks to Morning Report about the looming crisis within New Zealand's dairy export sector. Audio
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Government in talks with Fonterra over botulism scare
7:17 AM.We speak with Economic Development Minister Steven Joyce about the Goverment's response and how big a risk this is to the economy. Audio
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NZ milk exports banned as botulism threat unveiled
7:09 AM.Government and trade officials are scrambling to save New Zealand's reputation after it was revealed at the weekend Fonterra had recalled 900 tonnes of contaminated products sent overseas. Audio
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Morning Business for 5 August 2013
6:47 AM.A brief update of movements in the financial sector Audio
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Concerned mothers have flooded healthlines over formula
6:42 AM.Concerned mothers have flooded health phone lines after it was found that Fonterra-sourced products may cause botulism. The manufacturers of infant formula, Karicare, have recalled two of their… Read more Audio
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Government holds crisis meetings as Fonterra scare unfolds
6:37 AM.The Government is keeping an anxious eye on international reaction to the Fonterra contamination scare. Fonterra announced at the weekend the international recall of 900 tonnes of contaminated… Read more Audio
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Te Manu Korihi News for 5 August 2013
6:27 AM.An agreement signed by five groups that have made a committment to cleaning up a lake near Levin shows bitter relationships have been put aside; An independent Maori communications advisor says the… Read more Audio
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Morning Rural News for 5 August 2013
6:22 AM.News from the rural and farming sector Audio
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Pacific New for 5 August 2013
6:18 AM.The latest from the Pacific region Audio
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US Embassies remain closed due to terrorist threat
6:16 AM.US embassies throughout the Middle East and North Africa may remain closed in the coming days as authorities look to foil suspected al Qaeda plots. In an unprecedented move, 22 US embassies and… Read more Audio
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New Zealand's reputation at risk in major exporter China
6:11 AM.New Zealand's reputation as a milk exporter has been put seriously at risk after the dairy giant Fonterra announced at the weekend the international recall of 900 tonnes of contaminated products… Read more Audio
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Top Stories for Monday 5 August 2013
6:00 AM.NZ milk exports banned as botulism threat unveiled; Primary Industries on latest with New Zealand milk products; Government in talks with Fonterra over botulism scare; Dunne gobsmacked emails were… Read more Audio