Morning Report

News from the rural and farming sector. Audio

Local councils are unlikely to audit submissions on the closing hours for bars, despite two thirds of submissions in Hastings being ruled out as not genuine. Audio

The latest from the Pacific region. Audio

The Maori Party says it's grateful to the Prime Minister for speaking at a five-thousand-dollar-a-seat fundraiser and would have no qualms about putting on such an event again. Audio

ACC lawyer says ruling could impact 1000s; ACC responds to court ruling over claimants information; Developers dump 27 storey Dunedin hotel plan; $5000 a pop for Maori Party fundraiser and chat to… Read more Audio

Phil Kafcaloudes with news from Australia including the recent cyclone in north Queensland. Audio

The developer of a multi-million dollar subdivision near Marsden Point says holes appearing in its roads have been caused by faulty pipes, approved by the Whangarei council. Audio

Have you ever walked down a busy city street and wondered just how polluted the air is that you're breathing in? Audio

A Kohanga Reo National Trustboard member is welcoming change for the movement, saying Maori preschools have had to carry the shame of allegations of financial mis-management; The Transport Agency is… Read more Audio

The chief executive of the Warriors, Wayne Scurrah, says he doesn't think the recent off field dramas had an impact on his team's performance. Audio

The Warriors have capped one of the most tulmultuous weeks in the NRL club's history with an agonising 21-20 loss to the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs at Eden Park. Audio

At least two people have been killed and several more wounded in gun battles between Ukrainian special forces and pro-Russian militants in the eastern city of Slaviansk. Audio