Morning Report for Monday 9 February 2015

8:57 AM.Time to chat to our Melbourne correspondent Phil Kafcaloudes. Audio

8:52 AM.A chart hit in each of the past three decades, The Patea Maori Club's 1984 smash Poi E is now being turned into a movie. Read more Audio

8:49 AM.The endangered New Zealand Sea Lion could be in line for an image makeover to try to save it. Audio

8:45 AM.Waitangi wrap up; Ngati Kahungunu wants to assert greater influence over a pan-iwi-owned fisheries company; A Wairarapa tribe wants to study the age of an ancient argillite adze - which could prove… Read more Audio

8:43 AM.The National Library is defying a backlash over what librarians are calling a disastrous cut to its school service. Audio

8:37 AM.The former lawyer of two Australians pair sentenced to death in Indonesia has made a shock announcement that "never revealed evidence" could form the basis of a new legal appeal. Audio

8:32 AM.A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio

8:28 AM.The leaders of Ukraine, Germany, France and Russia aim to meet on Wednesday, to seek a diplomatic solution to the conflict in eastern Ukraine. Audio

8:25 AM.The Sea Shepherd ship, Bob Barker, says it has shut down an attempt by the Interpol-listed vessel, Thunder, to poach in the southwest Indian Ocean. Audio

8:19 AM.Iwi leaders believe they're on course to buy a sizeable share of state houses when the Government starts selling them. Audio

8:15 AM.Mark Lundy goes back on trial today, accused of bludgeoning his wife and daughter to death 15 years ago. Audio

8:10 AM.Australian Liberal Party MPs and senators meet this morning to vote on a motion to spill the leadership . Audio

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

7:57 AM.Hoteliers and bar owners in Christchurch are flat out and the finishing touches are being placed on Hagley Oval in time for the Cricket World Cup opening ceremony. Audio

7:55 AM.With less than a week to the first Cricket World Cup match, the Labour Party is crying no-ball over the number of foreigners being employed to broadcast it. Audio

7:48 AM.Medical laboratory workers want public hospital labs in the Wellington region upgraded, but they want more openness around the process. Audio

7:44 AM.The woman who set up a Christchurch trust for troubled young people is determined to carry on despite claims the trust is doubling as a men's sex club. Audio

7:40 AM.The increased number of trains planned for Auckland's rail network is stirring up concern from lobbyists, who say the city's killer level crossings will become more hazardous than ever. Audio

7:34 AM.Houses near to a large fire at an industrial building in Timaru have been evacuated over concerns that chemicals in the smoke may be dangerous. Audio

7:29 AM.Jordan has launched dozens of airstrikes against Islamic State following last week's brutal execution of one of its fighter pilots. Audio

7:25 AM.A District Health Board is going to court today to seek guardianship of a nine-year-old boy, whose father refuses to treat him for HIV. Audio

7:17 AM.Phil Twyford speaks with Susie Ferguson. Audio

7:14 AM.Prime Minister John Key speaks with Guyon Espiner. Audio

7:10 AM.Liberal MPs and senators will vote this morning whether to declare the prime minister's job - and that of his deputy - vacant. Audio

7:06 AM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

6:58 AM.The New Zealand dollar fell last week following the release of strong United States jobs data and reports of increased tension between Greece and the European Central Bank. Audio

6:54 AM.Across the Tasman, and the Reserve Bank of Australia's first interest rate cut in 18 months has highlighted mounting concerns about the economy. Audio

6:51 AM.The New Zealand sharemarket operator, NZX, is gearing up to welcome firms to its new market for smaller, high growth companies. Audio

6:49 AM.Larger cars are growing in popularity again as the cost of petrol nose-dives. Audio

6:47 AM.A number of small listed companies are expected to report strong earnings results over the next few weeks. Audio

6:43 AM.An influx of tourists with money to spend has helped boost the local economy in Nelson. Audio

6:27 AM.Waitangi wrap up; Ngati Kahungunu wants to assert greater influence over a pan-iwi-owned fisheries company; A Wairarapa tribe wants to study the age of an ancient argillite adze - which could prove… Read more Audio

6:16 AM.The latest from the Pacific region. Audio

6:16 AM.News from the rural and farming sector. Audio

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

6:00 AM.Tony Abbott concedes he could lose vote, PM surprised by turn of events in Australia, No guarantee state houses will not be sold on, DHB wants guardianship of young boy to ensure HIV treatment, Jordan… Read more Audio