Morning Report

The latest from the Pacific region. Audio

Obama supporters ecstatic at second-term win; Democrats, Republican analysts react to US election result; What can we expect from Obama this term?; Truck with dangerous goods crashes on SH1… Read more Audio

It's been 10 years since trout have been spotted in Christchurch's Avon River, But not for much longer. Audio

In the 2008 election, Barack Obama narrowly edged out John McCain in Indiana. Polls this time show Mitt Romney could win it back for the Republicans. Audio

An unseasonal frost has hit Central Otago vineyards, wiping out about 10 percent of grapes and prompting a warning that pinot noir from the region will probably go up in price. Audio

Hokianga hapu with claims before the Waitangi Tribunal are calling for police checks on anyone nominated to negotiate a settlement; A Brisbane-based Maori funeral director says some whanau in… Read more Audio

The Dunedin boutique brewery Emerson's, has been sold to the multinational liquor giant Lion. Audio

Wellington apartment owners struggling with massive increases in insurance premiums, or who are unable to get insurance for earthquake cover at all, are calling on the Government to step in. Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio

Greymouth's anglican minister, the Reverend Tim Mora, says the government's response to the report's findings will determine how well the victim's families can move on. Audio

Listening to that was Andrew Vickers, the mining and energy general secretary of Australia's CFMEU union. Audio