Morning Report

An earthquake expert is warning Wednesday night's major quake in Fiordland, could increase the possibility of another big tremor in the top of the South Island. Audio

The New Zealand economy has received a black mark next to its name after international ratings agency Fitch Ratings, lowered the country's credit rating outlook to negative. Audio

The first of the Navy's four new inshore patrol vessels, has just completed its maiden voyage to its adopted city of Napier.( Audio

Brain scientists are calling for tighter restrictions on young people - right up to the age of 25. Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

200 claims have already been filed for damage from Wednesday night's massive earthquake in Fiordland but the damage is still being described as minor. Audio

Health authorities are reiterating their warnings to people most at risk from swine flu, as the number of deaths linked to the virus in New Zealand rises to ten. Audio

The ACT MP David Garrett says a call by the chief justice for a prisoner amnesty to relieve prison overcrowding, is outrageous. Audio

After Inland Revenue's $654 million tax win against the BNZ, other banks could now also be compelled to pay 100s of millions in back taxes. Audio

Fitch's Head of Asia Pacific Sovereign Ratings, James McCormack, told me although New Zealand appeared to be weathering the recession reasonably well, there are still some underlying problems with the… Read more Audio

The international ratings agency Fitch Ratings has cut New Zealand's credit rating outlook to negative.It says a downgrading could follow because of the country's large current account gap and rising… Read more Audio

The Department of Internal Affairs says an internet filter on images of child sexual abuse will be available to internet providers within a couple of months. Audio