Morning Report for Monday 18 November 2013

8:55 AM.Time to chat to our Melbourne correspondent Phil Kafcaloudes. Audio

8:50 AM.The Victorian era has captured a generation of young followers in Oamaru. Audio

8:48 AM.Ngati Kahungunu says a joint iwi agreement relating to a controversial Hawke's Bay dam proposal is a warning to the regional council - to remember Maori values aren't subordinate;Te Uri o Hau iwi in… Read more Audio

8:45 AM.A new study is going to take a closer look at how Wellington buildings moved during the Seddon earthquakes. Audio

8:40 AM.The All Blacks are tantalisingly close to a perfect season after a 30 to 22 win over England at Twickenham at the weekend. 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.The heavyweight boxer David Tua's decision to hang up his gloves has stunned those closest to him. Audio

8:22 AM.The Labour Party and rape prevention groups want urgent change made to the law with more rights for rape victims. Audio

8:20 AM.An Auckland woman who took a successful private prosecution against two constables who forced their way into her home is confident they've learnt their lesson. Audio

8:15 AM.Joining us now is the investment strategist Jonathan Eriksen of Eriksen and Associates. Audio

8:07 AM.The Government today begins a whirlwind sale of part of Air New Zealand. Audio

7:56 AM.New Zealand First World War soldier and Victoria Cross recipient Sergeant Donald Forrester Brown is one of 170 foreign troops who will be formally recognised when the Commonwealth marks the 100th… Read more Audio

7:50 AM.Auckland Transport agency is confident it won't lose passengers as it takes the biggest step yet in rolling out its one hundred million dollar public transport ticket system. Audio

7:45 AM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

7:40 AM.Flooding and landslides have killed at least 34 people in Vietnam. Audio

7:35 AM.A boxer who was seriously injured defending his title in Hamilton on Saturday night had to undergo emergency brain surgery is now out of intensive care. Audio

7:27 AM.The New Zealand airforce has begun evacuations from the areas of the Philippines worst hit by Typhoon Haiyan a week ago. Audio

7:23 AM.Hearings begin today to decide whether the Ruataniwha Dam in central Hawke's Bay will be built. Audio

7:20 AM.John Key has left Sri Lanka, after a Commonwealth Heads of Government meeting that was dominated by debate about human rights abuses including alleged war crimes, intimidation, and in some cases even… Read more Audio

7:15 AM.It's emerged that two police officers found guilty of assault have walked away without a criminal record. Audio

7:05 AM.The Finance Minister, Bill English is fending off criticism that today's 20 percent sale of Air New Zealand will put the carrier at risk. Audio

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

6:38 AM.The Prime Minister, John Key, has rejected claims New Zealand hasn't taken a tough enough line on human rights abuses in Sri Lanka. Audio

6:35 AM.Opposition parties are warning the Government is putting Air New Zealand at risk by increasing the private ownership of the airline to 47 percent. Audio

6:27 AM.Ngati Kahungunu says a joint iwi agreement relating to a controversial Hawke's Bay dam proposal is a warning to the regional council - to remember Maori values aren't subordinate. In response, the… 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.Govt begins two day sell-down process for Air NZ shares;Two police officers avoid criminal record after assaults;Mothers of the disappeared in Sri Lanka tell their story;Board of Inquiry into… Read more Audio