Morning Report

The White Ferns have suffered a cleansweep loss against Australia in their three-match ODI cricket series. Audio

Akl mayoral race heats up as Goff announces new tilt at job; Chch cops ditch guns following wanted man's arrest; Greens want prisoners given right to vote; Capital gains tax would hit Kiwisavers hard… Read more Audio

It's Friday so we cross the ditch to Canberra to talk to our correspondent Kerry-Anne Walsh. Audio

The Wellington City Council is still considering a liquor ban in a Wellington suburb, despite reluctance from police, and Victoria University. Last year council officers recommended against imposing a… Read more Audio

Air New Zealand has been accused of trying to cover up bad news with a regional ticket price drop. The company's half-year profit has tumbled because of high fuel costs, slower passenger growth and… Read more Audio

Immigration advisers say the continued lack of regulation of marketing managers is blighting international education and leaving badly advised students high and dry. They say they are constantly… Read more Audio

It's emerged the government forced Kiwirail to backtrack on a decision to ditch its electric locomotives. According to the Treasury, it's the first time a state-owned enterprise has been directed by a… Read more Audio

Back in 2002 the country was embroiled in a scandal involving the suspected release of genetically modified corn. Corngate, as it will now forever be known, sparked impassioned debate about the… Read more Audio

Six kiwi, two little blue penguins, a seal pup and 23 weka were killed by dogs over summer. Conservation organisations says this might be an underestimate. Audio

Japan is counting down to hosting this year's Rugby World Cup but it's goal of the tournament delivering 1 million players to the sport is already a forlorn hope. World and Asia rugby have already met… Read more Audio

Police are being accused of an over-reaction in arming officers in Canterbury. The Canterbury District Commander, Superintendent John Price, announced yesterday that all frontline staff would carry… Read more Audio