Morning Report

Tertiary students and staff say they will fight government plans to cut their statutory right to a place on the governing councils of universities and wananga. Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio

Federated Farmers is warning that the effect of this year's drought , which is now officially over, will be felt on some farms for years to come. Audio

It has been an interesting week in American politics with the US government shutting down on Tuesday after a funding battle over the President Barack Obama's healthcare programme. Audio

Team New Zealand needs to work quickly to secure funding for another America's Cup challenge, if they want to keep key team members on their side. Audio

Assaults on staff and patients at mental health units across the country are climbing, with nurses and unions calling for urgent action. Audio

Calls for councils to set up Maori seats have been ignored by the majority of local authorities. Audio

Port Nelson has landed the lion's share of an eighty-million-dollar ship repair deal in a move which will create around 200 new jobs. Audio

The Italian prime minister Enrico Letta has managed to retain control of the government after the former leader, Silvio Berlusconi, gave him a last minute show of support. Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

The first housing development project to come from the much-touted Auckland Housing Accord, signed between the Government and the city's Council will be unveiled today. Audio