Morning Report

MPs have begun debating a bill which will give the authorities new powers to take DNA from anyone charged. Audio

The Auckland City Council is gearing up to launch a lobbying offensive, and push for upgrades to the electricity network. Audio

A team of New Zealand police forensic experts leaves for Australia today to help with victim identification. Audio

Evacuees from the weekend's devastating Victorian bush fires are returning home today. Audio

New research has confirmed that about one in five New Zealand adults have had work done. Audio

Four former bank executives have been forced to apologise for their role in Britain's financial crisis. Audio

John Key will outline details this morning of a half billion dollar infrastructure development plan. Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

The Governor General has joined MPs in pleading with the Remuneration Authority not to award him a pay rise. Audio

The Gangs and Organised Crime Bill passed its first reading by 108 votes to 14 under urgency in Parliament last night. Audio

President Obama's 8-hundred billion dollar stimulus plan has passed the vote in the Senate. Audio

A Royal Commission, announced earlier this week, is to investigate the tragedy. Audio