Morning Report

The Goverment is increasing the pressure on local councils to process consents more rapidly as one way of making housing more affordable. Audio

Two of those convicted of firearms charges in relation to the Urewera raids will take their case to the Supreme Court. Audio

The first police officer at the scene of the collapsed and burning CTV building has recounted harrowing details of his efforts in the hours after the February 2011 earthquake in Christchurch. Audio

A Ministry of Education review says the education system is failing at-risk students by dumping them at the Correspondence School. Audio

The President, Barack Obama cancelled a campaign event in Florida to head back to Washington. Audio

Cities have come to a standstill, flights have been grounded, and millions of people have been warned to stay indoors as Hurricane Sandy moves towards the east coast of the United States. Audio

News from the business sector including a market report. Audio

The education system is failing at-risk students by dumping them at the Correspondence School according to a Ministry of Education review. Audio

Ministers are supporting a suggestion to set up a one-stop shop to help more Maori build homes on customary land; A tribal parliament being set up by Te Arawa will be charged with getting its… Read more Audio

News from the rural and farming sector. Audio

The latest from the Pacific region. Audio

Tuhoe activist Tame Iti is considering taking his case to the Supreme Court, after it was dismissed by the Court of Appeal yesterday. Audio