Morning Report

A new history, a roll of honour and a spruce up of a heritage garden are some of the projects that are being planned to commemorate the centenary of the First World War next year. Audio

The Minister of Finance, Bill English, says Maori economic development is becoming less dependent on the government; A professor of Te Reo Maori at Waikato University says a new course to help… Read more Audio

The College of Midwives wants district health boards to spell out how funding intended for first time mothers is being spent. Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio

Sixty years ago this month an armistice was signed to end the Korean war, which claimed the lives of 45 New Zealanders, but peace is still far from in sight. Audio

A Nga Puhi elder says he's willing to be arrested today at a protest aimed at stopping the construction of a cycle track through land that once belonged to the tribe. Audio

Opinion is divided on whether David Shearer's new housing policy will be the vote catcher his party has been looking for. Audio

Labour's defence spokesman Phil Goff says there's no place for Defence Force spying on investigative journalists. Audio

The official start of the hoki fishing season has been marked in Nelson with a traditional blessing of the fleet. Audio

Christchurch mayor Bob Parker says Wellington needs to prioritise what heritage buildings the city should preserve. Audio

A 62-year-old Auckland man was plucked to safety in a dramatic helicopter rescue high on the slopes of Mount Ruapehu yesterday. Audio