Morning Report

The Government is actively pursuing the idea of setting up a register of sex offenders. Audio

The Crown's countering an iwi's argument that oil drilling doesn't pump money back into local economies; Flags will be flown at half mast in Rotorua tomorrow in memory of a prominent Te Arawa leader… Read more Audio

News from the rural and farming sector. Audio

The latest from the Pacific region. Audio

More strikes at the Ports of Auckland will erode the port's already damaged international reputation according to the Chief Executive of the Auckland Chamber of Commerce. Audio

The Labour Party is questioning the Government's motivation behind a plan for a register of sex offenders. Audio

Sex offenders register won't stop offending; More heads roll at the BBC; Police hunt three men in Arthurs Pass area; Labour MPs head into caucus meeting; Wellington power bills may rise; Villaggio… Read more Audio

With our Melbourne correspondent Phil Kafcaloudes. Audio

The Dunedin City Council fears a prominent landmark is being destroyed and is taking a quarry at the site to court to stop rock being removed from its ridgeline. Audio

The Waikato River Authority says a number of groups that have asked for grants to clean up the water have not been up to the job - and were after a quick buck; A Ngati Kahu spokesperson says the… Read more Audio

New Zealand manuka honey producers are taking legal action against two Germans they say are putting their brand at risk. Audio

The Post Primary Teachers Association says it is considering invoicing the Ministry of Education for the thousands of errors made by the Ministry's new Novopay payroll system. Audio