Morning Report

Our correspondent Murray Robertson was among the Gisborne residents woken by the quake. Audio

A 7-point-1 earthquake has struck the East Coast. The Ministry of Civil Defence and Emergency Management has issued a tsunami potential threat advisory in all coastal areas including the Chatham… Read more Audio

Tsunami warning still in force for east coast of North Island, Civil Defence say people should stay away from beaches, Tsunami alert will be in force for hours, Te Araroa residents can now return home… Read more Audio

Steel mesh legal action raises doubts over home insurance; two thirds of health boards are in red as budget blowout; UN insider says Helen Clark's bid for UN's job looks doomed; Ruataniwha dam's… Read more Audio

Te Awamutu man begins a month of speaking only te Reo Maori and urges others to follow suit - even if does make it harder to order a meal at his local McDonalds. Audio

Nauru's former president says he can't leave the country for life-saving medical treatment because his passport's been seized after he took part in an anti-government protest. Audio

The Silver Ferns beat South Africa last night. Now the focus in on the game with Australia this weekend. Audio

Soil and Health Association Chair Marion Thomson says they're pleased with the court decision that puts control over GMOs into the hands of councils. Audio

Te Puea marae officially ends its three month role providing housing to Auckland's homelessness. It says if it has to do it again next year, everyone will have failed. Audio

A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio

Association of Salaried Medical Specialists's Ian Powell says the minister is playing down the significance of District Health Boards' deficit of $54 million. Audio

The Government's urged to take a fresh look at tax laws in the wake of a European Commission ruling that Apple must pay Ireland $20 billion in back taxes. Audio