Morning Report

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

It is still some weeks before the Reserve Bank is expected to announce whether it will introduce restrictions on how much trading banks can lend to home buyers. Audio

The minister for Whanau Ora, Tariana Turia, says community groups will do a better job of meeting the needs of Maori and Pacific Island families than government agencies. Audio

Countries that regulate fishing in the Antarctic have failed to break an impasse over a joint US-New Zealand plan to protect 2.3 million square kilometres of the Ross Sea, for a second time. Audio

The Mexican military has captured the notorious drug lord Miguel Angel Trevino Morales. Audio