Morning Report for Thursday 19 September 2013

8:58 AM.A collection of rare photographs from Britan's Great Train Robbery is to go under the hammer. Audio

8:52 AM.As search dogs and a helicopter with specialist equipment are called in to help with the search for two Canadians missing on the West Coast, their families are speaking out in support of the effort. Audio

8:48 AM.A director of the Whakauae Research Centre for Maori Development says the current Crown contracting system for health providers doesn't suit Maori Providers; A group of Maori seeking rights to the… Read more Audio

8:47 AM.Our reporter Murielle Baker is at Shed 10 . Audio

8:44 AM.Team New Zealand is a step closer to claiming the America's Cup after winning the first race of the day. Audio

8:43 AM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

8:41 AM.Joining us is Team New Zealand's business manager, Ross Blackman. Audio

8:39 AM.Team New Zealand is a step closer to claiming the America's Cup after winning the first race of the day. Audio

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

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

8:26 AM.A careworker is frustrated her employer is preparing to challenge a court ruling that could lead to higher wages in industries dominated by low-paid women. Audio

8:24 AM.Parliament's taken the first step to allow the most serious sexual and violent offenders to be detained after they've completed their prison sentences. Audio

8:20 AM.Consultation on new oil exploration zones starts today with local government and iwi, after the Government announced yesterday that it will offer twice what it offered this year. Audio

8:18 AM.Our reporter Murielle Baker is at Shed 10 on the Auckland waterfront where the race will be shown on large television screens. Audio

8:16 AM.The 11th race of the America's Cup is underway. High winds forced the postponement yesterday but today the weather in San Francisco is perfect for racing. Audio

8:10 AM.The Green Party says an email circulated to senior Department of Conservation staff which says its minister wanted to see DoC 's proposed submission on the Ruataniwha dam raises serious questions… Read more Audio

7:57 AM.Racing was cancelled yesterday due to high winds, but it's all systems go this morning, and once again sailing fans are gathered at the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron in Auckland. Our Auckland… Read more Audio

7:54 AM.The West Coast could be missing out on top medical talent but the District Health Board is downplaying new figures that show only two new specialists are working in the area. Audio

7:49 AM.In an unexpected move, the U.S. Federal Reserve says it will maintain its current bond purchases, a decision which has surprised financial markets. Audio

7:47 AM.The Prime Minister John Key is in London, at the start of a 12 day official visit to the UK, France and New York. Audio

7:40 AM.The barrister representing a sacked Whangarei District Council employee says there is no evidence she abused her position. Audio

7:36 AM.New research shows Maori health providers are given shorter contracts, less access to funding and are audited more than any other health provider. Audio

7:25 AM.Search dogs and a helicopter with specialist heat seeking equipment will today be called in to help with the search for two Canadians missing on the West Coast. Audio

7:22 AM.The America's Cup could be Aotearoa's Cup if Team New Zealand manages two wins this morning. Audio

7:09 AM.An email circulated to senior Department of Conservation staff says the Minister Nick Smith wanted to see the submission DoC proposed to make on the Ruataniwha dam before it was lodged. Audio

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

6:41 AM.Political party volunteers say wearing rosettes on election day isn't a last minute grab for votes and it's a nonsense they may be forced to stop wearing them. Audio

6:38 AM.In her valedictory speech to Parliament, the Christchurch East MP Lianne Dalziel said she would not be leaving Parliament if not for the Canterbury earthquakes. Audio

6:36 AM.Emirates Team New Zealand is once again preparing for the two crucial races which could see it propelled to America's Cup glory. Audio

6:26 AM.The general manager of the Maraeroa Marae Health Clinic in Porirua says a new study proves there's a culture of keeping Maori Health Providers under the microscope; A group of Maori seeking rights to… Read more Audio

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

6:17 AM.The latest from the Pacific region. Audio

6:00 AM.A leaked email raises questions about the Conservation Minister's advice to Parliament about the controversial Ruataniwha Dam. The winds in San Francisco are expected to allow racing in the Americas… Read more Audio