Morning Report

Aucklanders are on track for their lowest rates rise since local body amalgamation more than five years ago. Audio

The man who runs the Labour-aligned website, The Standard, says he is considering taking legal action against right wing blogger Cameron Slater. Audio

The Crown says the man accused of murdering his ex-girlfriend and her three-year-old daughter has told police about three other men in an effort to cast shadows of doubt. Audio

National says there'll be no land tax if foreign ownership figures stay low. Data published by Land Information yesterday showed only three percent of homes have been sold to overseas buyers. Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

Frustration boiled over at a public meeting in Whangarei last night over log truck crashes. Audio

Listening to that has been Gerry Brownlee -- he was the Earthquake Recovery Minister but is now the Minister for Greater Christchurch Regeneration. Audio

The Labour Party says ongoing delays to key projects in the rebuild of central Christchurch have robbed the Canterbury economy of more than $150 million worth of investment. Audio

The Government has been told the level of literacy and numeracy required of teenagers getting the NCEA should be raised. Audio

The British Prime Minister, David Cameron has been caught on camera telling the Queen that some of the world's most corrupt countries are to attend an anti-corruption summit in the UK this week. Audio

In little more than 90 minutes the Reserve Bank will publish its twice yearly report on the health of New Zealand's financial system. Audio

The Government's move to clarify how many foreigners are buying properties in New Zealand has created even more confusion. Audio