Morning Report

Workers at a tobacco company in Petone have lost one of their perks -- free cigarettes. Audio

One mortgage broker says impending interest rate increases are unlikely to deter potential house hunters, but exporters are feeling glum. Audio

After 14 years, multiple Oscars, and what will soon be six movies, the filming of the novels of J.R.R Tolkien in New Zealand ends today. Audio

The driver of a Spanish train that went off the rails at high speed, killing at least 80 passengers, is being held in custody in the country's worst such disaster in four decades. Audio

Businesses and tenants are being advised to stay away until further notice, after the Wellington City Council ordered the closure of an inner city street because of earthquake damage. Audio

Maori have heralded the unveiling of 18 pou or carved poles during a dawn ceremony in Hastings this morning as an historic moment for the region. Audio

The mother of a 19-year-old who died after inhaling butane gas says more needs to be done to educate teenagers and parents on the dangers of the practice, known as huffing. Audio

The Mana Movement leader, Hone Harawira, who was found guilty yesterday of refusing to comply with a police instruction, is unrepentant about his courtroom appearance. Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

Listening to that was the defence minister, Jonathan Coleman. Audio

The head of the army says he felt ashamed when he read an internal report detailing the litany of failings that contributed to the death of a soldier during a training exercise last year. Audio

Listening to that was the Labour leader, David Shearer. Audio