Morning Report

Public transport in Christchurch could be in for a major shake-up if a new super committee for transport gets the go ahead today. Audio

Carla Penman is at Aotea Square. Audio

The formal beginning of the Trans Pacific Partnership signing is about to get under way in Auckland. We can cross now to Sky City and our economics correspondent, Patrick O'Meara. Audio

One of Karamea's only nurses suspects losing the community's only constable will increase the West Coast town's isolation and vulnerability. Audio

A woman who jumped into one the Gisborne's best known swimming spots, without realising it was contaminated with ecoli, is demanding better warning signs. Audio

Universities are being told to expect to lose 10-thousand students over the next three years, and the drop in enrolments could cut their income by more than 100 million dollars. Audio

A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio

You've heard of the Michelin stars for restaurants -- the one, two and coveted three stars? Well, now Japan's poised to bring in the gold, silver and bronze awards for sushi. Audio

The MP for Northland, Winston Peters, is backing the Prime Minister's decision to show up at Waitangi tomorrow. Audio

Clayton Yeutter, was the United States Trade Representative for the Reagan government and helped launch the Uruguay Round of global trade negotiations. Audio

While the hot topic of the day is the Trans Pacific Partnership deal, there's still a couple hoops to be jumped through in the United States before it can go ahead. Audio

Our reporter Carla Penman is at Aotea Square. Audio