Morning Report

Maori leaders at Ratana call on the Government to delay signing the TPP. We talk to a New Zealander in New York caught up in one of the biggest snowstorms ever to hit the United States. and Auckland… Read more Audio

Let's have a chat to our Canberra correspondent Kerry-Anne Walsh. Audio

The Independent Police Conduct Authority says force used by a Police officer on a boy while he was at Taupo Police station was excessive and contrary to law. Audio

A memorial will be unveiled today in Waihi to honour the men of the New Zealand Tunnelling Company who were sent to the Western Front 100-years ago to dig under enemy trenches and destroy them. Audio

After years of relative calm about access to the great outdoors, advocates say new pressures could lead to heated disputes. Audio

Vanuatu goes to the polls today to elect a new 53-member parliament in a snap election called only last month. Audio

A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio

Maori concerns about the Trans Pacific Partnership remain despite the Trade Minister Todd McLay saying that "Nothing in TPP will prevent the Crown from meeting its obligations to Maori". Audio

A man has been arrested for failing to pay his student loan. Audio

Tomorrow is Wellington Cup Day and women look set to make their mark on the track. Audio

The Public Service Association represents 58-thousand government workers. Its national secretary is Erin Polaczuk Audio

As you know our lead this morning is the gender pay gap in the public service. Audio