Morning Report

A 13 year old boy was kept in hospital for two months after surgery because Housing New Zealand couldn't move his family to a house with wheelchair access. Audio

News from the rural and farming sector. Audio

Our business editor, Gyles Beckford, is in now with what's happening in the financial world.... and first up some sign of progress of the taxation of earthquake strengthening. Audio

New Zealand has been told to sharpen its act over how it manages and implements aid in the Pacific. Audio

Taliban insurgency is intensifying in Afghanistan as British troops are deployed to save the strategically important town of Sangin from being overrun by the Taliban. Audio

A good old Christmas pudding will be on the menu for many around the country tomorrow. Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

A 13 year old boy had to stay in hospital for an extra two months while Housing New Zealand looks for a wheelchair friendly house for him and his family. Hollywood's powerbrokers could be waiting… Read more Audio

Three shearers from the Hawke's Bay have secured a world record after a marathon 8-hour effort, in sweltering heat. Audio

New Zealand thorougbred racing handicapper Dennis Quirke has been suspended after it was discovered he'd been betting on races. Audio

Newly funded research will investigate why Maori are overrepresented in the drowning statistics. Audio

Those organising support for the Syrians who will be resettled in Wellington early next year are appealing for people to welcome them with open arms and friendship. Audio