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7:20 AM.More than two thousand tonnes of infant formula has been manufactured in New Zealand and Australia using the contaminated whey protein concentrate. Audio

7:15 AM.As the Government's frustration over Fonterra's handling of the contamination has grown, it has been the Economic Development Minister Steven Joyce, also known as Mr Fix-it, handling the crisis talks.

7:11 AM.The head of New Zealand milk products at Fonterra, Gary Romano, is defending the company's performance. Audio

7:09 AM.Fonterra says 90 percent of contaminated milk products have now been identified and removed from shelves. Audio

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

6:39 AM.Vietnam is another country that has recalled infant formula. Audio

6:35 AM.Fonterra has been on a media offensive in China as the company seeks to reassure customers and convince the government that its products are safe. Audio

6:27 AM.The government's being encouraged to work with Maori to make sure a trade agreement with Taiwan becomes a reality; Two Waikato iwi that have partnered up with Lincoln University to develop a new… Read more Audio

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

6:18 AM.The latest from the Pacific region. Audio

6:14 AM.A microbiologist says the Fonterra contamination scare brings cleaning procedures at milk processing plants into question. Audio

6:10 AM.The Trade Minister says it's inevitable New Zealand's international reputation will suffer as a result of the Fonterra contamination scare, but hopefully only in the short term. Audio

6:00 AM.Anger mounts over tainted formula as Fonterra fronts up, Markets and parents left reeling as contamination scandal, Minister remains far from happy over Fonterra milk threat, Markets and parents left… Read more Audio

8:57 AM.We speak with our Melbourne correspondent Phil Kafcaloudes, with the news in Australia dominated by the announcement of an election date. Audio

8:53 AM.The BBC has announced that Glasgow-born actor Peter Capaldi is the new Dr Who. The 55-year-old will be the 12th actor to play the Doctor, replacing the outgoing lead Matt Smith. Audio

8:48 AM.An agreement signed by five groups that have made a committment to cleaning up a lake near Levin shows bitter relationships have been put aside; The Gisborne mayor, Meng Foon, predicts it'll be… Read more Audio

8:43 AM.Public transport supporters have been buoyed by a change in the way mass transit projects are being assessed. The transport agency NZTA says its new formula takes into account a wider range of… Read more Audio

8:41 AM.A call to limit fast food outlets in south Auckland to combat Pasifika child obesity is being backed by local body politicians and the regional public health service. The push follows an AUT… Read more 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

8:25 AM.Piri Weepu and Victor Vito have been dropped from the All Blacks for the forthcoming Rugby Championship. But Richie McCaw is back, and will captain the side in the matches against Australia, South… Read more Audio

8:21 AM.Economics Correspondent Patrick O'Meara speaks with Morning Report about the potential economic impact of the Fonterra food safety scare. Audio

8:16 AM.Prime Minister John Key speaks with Morning Report about the Fonterra Dairy products export crisis. Audio

8:12 AM.Members of the Infant Formula Exporters Association says they are dismayed that they are caught up in the bans even though none of its 20 exporters use the protein concentrate. Audio

8:10 AM.New Zealand's international reputation is under threat as Fonterra battles its third food safety scandal in six years. China and Russia have put a halt on dairy imports since the announcement at the… Read more Audio