Morning Report

Meantime, the Prime Minister has signaled that he wants more action from his Cabinet's housing porfolio. Audio

The country's political leaders have staked their claims in the first round of speeches of 2013, with housing looming as a key issue. Audio

At least two hundred and thirty people have been killed in a nightclub fire in southern Brazil. Audio

News from the business sector including a market report. Audio

The dairy giant Fonterra is moving swiftly to protect its international reputation after reports surfaced in America about a fertiliser chemical discovered in New Zealand's milk supply - which was… Read more Audio

The Prime Minister, John Key, and the Labour Party leader, David Shearer, have delivered their State of the Nation speeches with an eye towards next year's election. Audio

Maori on Banks Peninsula are keen to see progress made on the preparation of a management plan for the historic Takapuneke reserve near Akaroa; Tramping and mountain climbers are asking for a say in… Read more Audio

News from the rural and farming sector. Audio

The latest from the Pacific region. Audio

The Rena's salvors are clearing the debris around the wreck off the Bay of Plenty coast, to enable better measuring of the contamination levels in the area. Audio

New species are being discovered at an increased rate around the world, debunking claims that most will become extinct before they're even discovered. Audio

A senior Ratana Church member says he supports more cultural exchanges with the Ainu people from northern Japan because Asian cultures are becoming more prominent with more migrants settling in New… Read more Audio