Morning Report

The 43-year-old was hoping also to break the sound barrier during his descent - although that mark awaits final confirmation. Audio

A privacy law specialist, Kathryn Dalziel, from the firm Taylor Shaw, says the Ministry of Social Development could face legal claims from individuals. She joined Morning Report. Audio

Thousands of files containing highly sensitive personal information about children in the care of Child Youth and Family, beneficiaries and contractors employed by the Ministry of Social Development… Read more Audio

News from the business sector including a market report. Audio

The Prime Minister John Key says that's because New Zealanders care more about core issues like the economy. Audio

A beneficiaries advocate says the Ministry of Social Development was told of a major security problem with public computer kiosks at Work and Income offices more than a year ago. Audio

Ngati Kahungunu has just finished a series of consultation hui with hapu from Wairarapa to Northern Hawke's Bay, to discuss fresh water; The Ngati Whatua Orakei Trust Board in Auckland says changes… Read more Audio

News from the rural and farming sector. Audio

The latest from the Pacific region. Audio

The only accommodation provider in the Milford Sounds says the closure of the one road in and out of the settlement has dealt them a considerable financial blow. Audio

The Green Party appears to have scuppered a Labour Party bill promoting reform of New Zealand's adoption laws. Audio

Ministry of Social Development investigating privacy breach, Privacy lawyer says MSD should have learned from ACC, Labour fails to produce smoking gun, Transport agency goes 24/7 to get Milford Road… Read more Audio