Morning Report for Thursday 18 September 2014

8:54 AM.A radio station in Tauranga, which has been broadcasting for 30 years, is at risk of closure because of the market rents it is having to pay. Village Radio is a volunteer run station which broadcasts… Read more Audio

8:50 AM.The fate of some of New Plymouth's most vulnerable residents is hanging in the balance as the city considers the future of its 145 pensioner units. Audio

8:48 AM.The president of the Institution of Professional Engineers has welcomed the proposed tightening of regulations in the sector but says the changes don't go far enough. Audio

8:44 AM.A kaupapa Maori drug rehabilitation programme wants money being seized from criminals to be put back into all community groups, not only government agencies; A South Island based Maori seafood company… Read more Audio

8:40 AM.National's pre-election welfare policy has been criticised by welfare advocates and opposition parties. If re-elected, National intends to give beneficiaries with a poor record of holding down jobs an… Read more Audio

8:38 AM.It was a day of celebration for Shamima Ali. She has been fighting for Fijians to have their say for years -- as chair of the NGO Coalition on Human Rights. Audio

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

8:27 AM.Kaitaia residents will face up to a local lodge owner accused of drugging and raping tourists when he appears in court. Michael Harris faces almost forty charges of drugging, indecently assaulting and… Read more Audio

8:24 AM.The latest poll has the Conservative party on 4.9%, a hair's breadth from the 5% threshold. Audio

8:19 AM.Internet Party leader Laila Harre talks youth political engagement. Audio

8:15 AM.A youth campaigner says the mood of the final week of the election campaign may put young people off voting on Saturday. Parties, union, and activist movements have been working hard to get out the… Read more Audio

8:12 AM.With just two days left in the election campaign, the latest TV3 Reid Research poll shows National's support falling and New Zealand First's popularity rising. Audio

8:06 AM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

7:55 AM.A Wellington accountant's conclusion there is no evidence of growing income inequality in New Zealand over the past 20 years is being disputed. Max Rashbrooke, the editor of Inequality: A New Zealand… Read more Audio

7:49 AM.A final day of campaigning is wrapping up in Scotland, as the country prepares to decide whether or not to remain part of the United Kingdom. Audio

7:46 AM.Russel Norman talks GCSB. Audio

7:41 AM.Some of the National Party's potential coalition partners say John Key has handled the claims of mass spying on New Zealanders badly. Audio

7:38 AM.In Nigeria, suspected Boko Haram militants have attacked a teacher training college in the northern city of Kano. At least 15 students have been killed, as well as two of the attackers, after the… Read more Audio

7:32 AM.Minister of Foreign Affairs Murray McCully comments on the Fijian election, and whaling. Audio

7:28 AM.Frank Bainimarama's Fiji First party is leading the race to become the country's first elected government after eight years of military rule. Audio

7:18 AM.Both John Key and David Cunliffe say they can work with NZ First but won't say what ministerial role would be on offer. Guyon Espiner spoke to Winston Peters about NZ First post-election. Audio

7:14 AM.Radio New Zealand's political editor, Brent Edwards, was at last night's debate and has been studying the latest polls. Audio

7:11 AM.The shadows of Kim Dotcom and Winston Peters loomed over the last leaders' debate of the campaign as David Cunliffe and John Key argued over which party could most easily form a government. Audio

7:08 AM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

6:58 AM.Wall Street is up as the Federal Reserve renewed it's pledge to keep interest rates near zero for a "considerable time". Audio

6:56 AM.The flat result from Fonterra's latest global dairy auction was better than it looked but a recovery in prices is probably still some way off. Audio

6:54 AM.The board of Dorchester Pacific was upbeat about its future at the company's annual meeting of shareholders in Auckland. Audio

6:52 AM.The Carl's Junior burger chain is planning to cross the Cook Strait, and is eyeing up bases in Christchurch and Dunedin. Audio

6:50 AM.One of the reasons the current account deficit blew out by $1.4 billion to $2 billion in the June quarter actually reflects positive news about the economy. Audio

6:47 AM.It appears certain Fonterra has lost the giant French food company, Danone, as a customer for good following the impact of last year's botulism scare. Audio

6:39 AM.Right wing weirdos and the tail wagging the dog were the catch-phrases as John Key and David Cunliffe clashed over potential coalition partners at the TVNZ leaders debate. Audio

6:27 AM.A kaupapa Maori drug rehabilitation programme wants money being seized from criminals to be put back into all community groups, not only government agencies; A west Auckland community leader, says a… Read more Audio

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

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

6:10 AM.The United Future leader, Peter Dunne, says the Prime Minister's comment that New Zealanders might have been subjected to mass surveillance is concerning and more needs to be found out. Mr Key told… Read more Audio

6:06 AM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

6:00 AM.Leaders clash over coalition partners in final debate; Political editor analyses leaders debate; Winston Peters' popularity for role of PM on the up; Results being counted in Fijian election; Foreign… Read more Audio