Morning Report

The latest from the Pacific region. Audio

It's being claimed lawyers may be reluctant to take cases ln legal aid after an important new ruling on the issue. Audio

Listen to todays bird call. Audio

Govt spending cuts; Rwandan conviction; Hospital fire; Parliament breaks for Xmas. Audio

New Zealand skipper Daniel Vettori said each team should be entitled to just one failed appeal per innings, not three. Audio

The Ministry of Education is being accused of ignoring the importance of bilingual education. Audio

Wellington homeowners with dodgy drains could face hefty repair bills, depending on the outcome of an investigation. Audio

News from the Waatea team. Audio

Questions are being asked about where the extra prison guards will come from if four new prisons are needed. Audio

A group of mystery backers have agreed to last-minute support for Tasman, which will keep the Makos in the Air New Zealand Cup. Audio

A quick update of movements in the financial sector. Audio

It isn't pretty but it is a legend at least among Palmerston North's sometimes-hard drinking students. Audio