Morning Report

Some Whanau Ora providers say changes to the social welfare policy marginalise Maori and fear it will lose its values if privatised. Audio

Pike River Coal - Police will not be laying charges; West Coast community disappointed at police decision on charges; Explosion at scrap metal factory not first accidental blast; Tunnel campaigners… Read more Audio

The race is on among top rugby sides in Australia and New Zealand to sign the rugby league super star Benji Marshall. Audio

The Ministry of Education is developing a maths strategy to raise poor performance by primary school children. Audio

Some employers say opportunities to boost the national economy are being lost, because there are not enough workers skilled in Information and Communications Technology. Audio

A Ngapuhi woman wants Wellington to lobby Canberra for equal rights for all New Zealand migrants living in Australia; Tainui Whanau Ora collective says funding decisions for the social service scheme… Read more Audio

A group opposed to oil drilling in Hawke's Bay says landowners are worried about oil and gas exploration permits granted in the area. Audio

Hong Kong's Consumer Council says that seven New Zealand manuka honeys have tested positive for added sugars. Audio

The Council of Trade Unions is launching a nationwide campaign challenging proposed changes to employment law which it describes as a radical attack on workers. Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio

The primary teachers union says the government needs to put more resources into fixing the ongoing problems with Novopay. Audio