Morning Report

Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd announced the delay to 2011 despite earlier saying it would be reckless to put it off. Audio

A new report suggests children raised in violent homes fail to develop empathy and can't control their emotions. Audio

Ms Lee becomes the third sitting MP vying to replace the former Prime Minister, Helen Clark as the MP for Mt Albert. Audio

Figures out yesterday show the number of paid hours worked suffered its biggest fall since the early 1990s. Audio

A wealthy expatriate businessman says Fiji needs help from neutral outsiders to prevent further decline. Audio

Its alleged the man pulled a gun on a doctor at Tauranga Hospital's mental health unit, prompting police to evacuate. Audio

Corporate donations to political parties plummeted in the run up to last year's general elections. Audio

News from the business sector including a market report. Audio

Water Safety officials say a worrying trend is developing in drowning statistics. Audio

Prime Minister Kevin Rudd says the changes are necessary because of the worsening global economic conditions. Audio

Under the disclosure rules in the Act political parties had to declare donations over 10-thousand dollars. Audio

News from the Waatea team. Audio