Morning Report

Six days after the superstorm began pounding the mainland, tens of thousands of volunteers have been helping out in the worst hit tri-state areas of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. Audio

Mine safety adviser Dave Feickert is one of a group of experts in Greymouth this week to help the families develop a plan to re-enter the Pike River mine. Audio

After New Zealand PM John Key's "thick as batshit" comment our UK correspondent, Catherine Drew, says footballer David Beckham is held is high regard in the UK even though most acknowledge he's no… Read more Audio

The troops that rushed in to help build a new nation in 1999 - and rushed back when it almost fell apart in 2006 - are being pulled for good this week. Audio

The Government Communications Security Bureau has confirmed knowledge of the surveillance of Kim Dotcom went to the very top of the organisation. Audio

With just two days until the US Presidential election day Barack Obama and Mitt Romney are running neck-and-neck, each with 48 percent in the national polls. Audio

Recommendations for widespread changes are predicted in the Pike River Royal Commission's Report which is to be made public today. Audio

News from the business sector including a market report. Audio

While the two contenders appear neck and neck overall, in some of the crucial battleground states where the election could be won or lost, President Obama appears to have an edge. Audio

The assistant national secretary of the Engineering, Printing and Manufacturing Union, Ged O'Connell, told our reporter, Conan Young, that he hopes the report will recommend legislation changes to… Read more Audio

The number of Maori police staff has dropped - and the service hasn't had an increase in three years; The Government hopes an iwi with Wellington ties, Ngati Toa, can sign their settlement deed by the… Read more Audio

News from the rural and farming sector. Audio