14 Dec 2012

Top Stories for Friday 14 December 2012

From Morning Report, 6:00 am on 14 December 2012

Cyclone damages Samoan capital, Justice Minister overstates criticisms of Justice Binnie's report - Opposition, Justice Binnie rejects criticism of Bain compensation report, Transport Minister dismisses major report, Transport Minister dismisses major report, Newmarket false alarm triggered by communication breakdown, Raymond Ratima has had his parole chances frozen until late 2014, PM meets with Pike River families.