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Morning Report for Monday 23 December 2013
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Phil Kafcaloudes with news from Australia
8:56 AM.Time to chat to our Melbourne correspondent Phil Kafcaloudes. Audio
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Become your family's Scrabble champ this rainy holidays
8:52 AM.A decidedly drizzly Christmas Day is being predicted for much of the country so why not use the time to become your family's Scrabble champion? Audio
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Soggy Christmas Day forecast
8:49 AM.It's set to be a soggy Christmas Day for much of the country, perfect weather for a roast lunch indoors. Audio
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Te Manu Korihi News for 23 December 2013
8:46 AM.A political inquiry into the health and happiness of Maori children has made almost 50 recommendations to improve the lives of tamariki; The Labour Party contender for the Tai Hauauru seat, Adrian… Read more Audio
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Bethlehem on track to see record tourists for Christmas
8:43 AM.The Mayor of Bethlehem is trying to convince tourists that there is room at the inn. Audio
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Thai anti-government protestors shut down the centre of Bangkok
8:40 AM.Anti-government protesters in Thailand have marched to the prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra's home as rallies blocked intersections and shut down the centre of Bangkok. Audio
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Sports News for 23 December 2013
8:36 AM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio
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Markets Update for 23 December 2013
8:29 AM.A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio
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Z for Zachariah film to be made in NZ
8:25 AM.It has been a bumpy ride for those working in the film industry, but they recieved a boost with the announcement another American movie will be made here in 2014. Audio
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Banks ending 2013 with head held high
8:22 AM.The ACT Party leader, John Banks, is adamant he is ending 2013 with his head held high, despite facing charges of filing a false electoral return when he contested the Auckland mayoralty in 2010. Audio
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Worries over "Cheeky" new alcohol product
8:19 AM.Cheeky, that's the brand name of a new alcohol product being sold in small, easily hidden sachets. Audio
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Port managers to meet over health and safety following death
8:15 AM.Managers at Christchurch's Lyttelton Port Company will meet today to discuss potential health and safety problems after a second death at the port in less than a month. Audio
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Cameron Brewer has been cleared of not declaring gifts
8:09 AM.In an about turn the Auckland City Councillor, Cameron Brewer has been cleared of not declaring gifts. Audio
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Wellington Phoenix beat Sydney FC
7:56 AM.A potentially crippling injury to star player Paul Ifill marred last night's 1 - nil victory for the Wellington Phoenix over Sydney. Audio
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New Zealand wins final test against the Windies
7:54 AM.The Black Caps have beaten the West Indies by eight wickets in the third cricket Test at Hamilton to win their first three Test series in nearly eight years. Audio
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Khodorkovsky says he will fight for political prisoners
7:48 AM.After a decade behind bars, former oil tycoon Mikhail Khodorkovsky says he will fight for the freedom of political prisoners. Audio
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Sports News for 23 December 2013
7:45 AM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio
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New Zealanders turning to the internet for Christmas gifts
7:40 AM.If you've brought some of your Christmas gifts online this year, you're not alone. Audio
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Barrister charges couple 1.1 million dollars in legal fees
7:37 AM.A senior Auckland barrister who charged a couple embroiled in a leaky home dispute more than a million dollars in legal fees has been found guilty of five charges of misconduct and incompetence. Audio
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Dunne can't wait for 2013 to end
7:27 AM.The United Future leader, Peter Dunne, cannot wait for the year to end after a tough 12 months in politics. Audio
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American film comes to Canterbury
7:23 AM.Filming of the independent movie adaptation of Z for Zachariah will get under way in Canterbury next month. Audio
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Maritime New Zealand talks to witnesses in death port worker
7:20 AM.Maritime New Zealand investigators will return to Lyttelton Port today, after the death of a port worker at the weekend. Audio
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Company defends vodka sachets
7:16 AM.Police say they are "dismayed" at new vodka sachets being sold in liquor stores, but the company making them says they're not aimed at binge drinkers. Audio
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Brewer fronts over his own gifts
7:08 AM.The Auckland councillor Cameron Brewer says he did tell the council about his free four day Australian trip and free Rugby World Cup tickets from Sky City. Audio
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Morning Business for 23 December 2013
6:47 AM.News from the business sector including a market report. Audio
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Year cannot draw to a close quickly enough for Dunne
6:35 AM.Mr Dunne stepped down as a Minister following an investigation into the leak of a sensitive report to the media, but has always denied being the source of the leak. Audio
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Te Manu Korihi News for 23 December 2013
6:27 AM.A political inquiry into the health and happiness of Maori children has made almost 50 recommendations to improve the lives of tamariki; The Labour Party contender for the Tai Hauauru seat, Adrian… Read more Audio
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Morning Rural News for 23 December 2013
6:22 AM.News from the rural and farming sector. Audio
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Pacific News for 23 December 2013
6:18 AM.The latest from the Pacific region. Audio
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Top Stories for Monday 23 December 2013
6:00 AM.Brewer fronts over his own gifts, Company defends vodka sachets, Maritime New Zealand talks to witnesses in death of Lyttelton port worker, American film comes to Canterbury, Dunne can't wait for 2013… Read more Audio