Morning Report

The former news international editors, Andy Coulson and Rebekah Brooks, are facing more charges. Audio

The deadline for schools to get their end of year pay instructions into Novopay is today, but as yet only half have submitted their reports. Audio

The SPCA says it has found no evidence animals were mistreated during filming of The Hobbit movies. Audio

Diplomatic efforts to end the week-long conflict between Israel and Gaza is picking up pace with Egyptian and Palestinian officials hopeful a ceasefire can be agreed later today. Audio

A man in his 20's has been arrested in connection with the abduction of a 9-year-old boy from Ocean View Heights School last week. Audio

More on the demotion of David Cunliffe. Audio

Mr Cunliffe has been demoted to the backbenches and stripped of his economic development, and associate finance portfolios to end speculation about an impending leadership challenge. Audio

News from the business sector including a market report. Audio

Egyptian and Palestinian officials are hopeful a ceasefire can be agreed later today in the Gaza conflict. Audio

The door has been left open for the demoted Labour MP, David Cunliffe to make his way back to the front bench, if he can prove his loyalty to his leader, David Shearer. Audio

The high cost of repatriating bodies to New Zealand is causing some Australia-based Maori to choose cremations - which are less expensive but go against tikanga; A Far North GP says his new clinic… Read more Audio

News from the rural and farming sector. Audio