Morning Report

Defence experts doubt a review into health and safety procedures in the military will change the number of accidents in the Defence Force. Audio

The Maori Council confirms it will go to court to try and stop the partial sales of power companies. Advocates for sexual assault victims say the police have been too slow to improve the way they deal… Read more Audio

New research suggests you should grab a bowl of cereal or piece of toast before heading out the door, after scientists found that skipping breakfast makes your brain seek out unhealthier… Read more Audio

Canterbury's health officials say an increase in binge drinking, not taking medicines, and domestic violence are signs of the ongoing effect of the region's earthquakes. Audio

More now on the question of Maori water rights an Auckland company has lost its bid to take more water from Whangarei's Poroti Springs after strong objections by the Maori land-owners. Audio

The Waitangi Tribunal has upheld a claim taken by the Kohanga Reo movement, which feared its survival was under threat because of Ministry of Education guidelines; A Waikato tribe says the… Read more Audio

The United States' chances of defending the America's Cup have suffered a setback. Audio

The Police Association says gang members are taking advantage of a freeze in police funding and are trying to infiltrate the force. Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio

A legal quarrel over the yeast spread, marmite, is going to the High Court after Sanitarium ordered a man's shipment of the British version of the spread to be held at customs. Audio

Local producers of carbon credits are likely to remain shut out of the world's biggest carbon market, Europe, as long as the Government refuses to make changes to bring the two markets closer… Read more Audio