Morning Report

An economic researcher says the average skill of workers fell between 2001 and 2012. Audio

The energy company, Trustpower, says its takeover bid for King Country Energy presented itself after the major shareholder decided to sell. Audio

Commodity prices rose in October, for the second month in a row, but improving prices could quickly be eroded if the New Zealand dollar continues to strengthen. Audio

Dairy prices have fallen for a second consecutive auction, with the average price down more than 7 percent at the twice monthly global auction. Audio

A move by the Government to finally set up a geographical protection system for wine and spirit makers is being applauded by the wine industry. Audio

A high profile member of a forum set up to advise the Government on water and land use has quit, saying it was being muzzled and stopped from speaking out on environmental issues. Audio

Hundreds of All Black fans are already at Auckland airport awaiting the return home of the world cup winning team. Audio

News from the rural and farming sector. Audio

Dairy prices have fallen an average 7 percent in Fonterra's latest auction, that's a further note of caution that the recovery in dairy prices will take time. Audio

A Christchurch lawyer representing hundreds of clients unhappy with EQC says EQC is reluctant to settle earthquake claims unless it is threatened with court action. Audio

South African judges have heard a prosecution appeal for athlete Oscar Pistorius to be convicted of murder instead of culpable homicide. Audio

Australian media have hailed it as perhaps the biggest win for women's rights in sport. Audio