Morning Report

The void left by the ACT party leader John Banks, who will stand down as an MP at the next election, could be filled by a British contender. Audio

Chorus is meeting the Government entity Crown Fibre Holdings today to re-negotiate the terms of its contract to establish ultra fast broadband throughout New Zealand. Audio

The former New Zealand cricketer, Chris Cairns, is demanding answers over how his name has been linked to an International Cricket Council investigation into match-fixing. Audio

News from the business sector including a market report. Audio

The former Black Caps all-rounder, Chris Cairns, says he's shocked and dismayed at allegations he's one of three New Zealand cricketers under investigation for cheating. Audio

Maori Council co-chair Maanu Paul is supporting a call to consolidate government services for Maori, but believes it would be virtually impossible to achieve; Census data shows the West Coast region… Read more Audio

News from the rural and farming sector. Audio

The latest from the Pacific region. Audio

The Labour Party is criticising the Government's Security Council campaign at the same time as its foreign affairs spokesperson David Shearer is in New York lobbying countries to support the bid. Audio

Chris Cairns demands to know why his name has been linked to the international inquiry into cheating in cricket. A crucial meeting today over Chorus' contract to roll out ultra fast broadband and he's… Read more Audio

The Department of Conservation is recruiting volunteers for its campgrounds in the Marlborough Sounds. Successful candidates will be able to stay for free, but will be expected to help visitors, keep… Read more Audio

In the United States, the first cases involving non-humans seeking legal rights have been filed. The Nonhuman Rights Project wants a New York state court to declare Tommy, a 26-year-old chimpanzee an… Read more Audio