Morning Report

The Maori Party's co-leader, Pita Sharples, says he is not surprised by the government's decision and will support any legal challenges. Audio

Court action over the partial sale of Mighty River Power and Maori water rights is now almost certain, after the Cabinet rubber-stamped next year's share float. Audio

News from the business sector including a market report. Audio

The Social Development Minister, Paula Bennett says she will be making sure that every check and balance is put in place around a planned vulnerable children database. Audio

The government's decision not to give Maori special shareholding rights in state-asset sales is being criticised by some iwi as proof that the government consultation hui were just a tick box… Read more Audio

Ngati Maniapoto in the King Country says the government's decision not to give Maori special shareholding rights in its partial asset sales plan shows consultation was a waste of time; A group… Read more Audio

News from the rural and farming sector. Audio

The latest from the Pacific region. Audio

Maori water rights issue almost certain to go to court; Maori Party will back legal action against asset sales; Computer experts - govt systems could be completely compromised; Green Party says MSD… Read more Audio

Time to chat to our Melbourne correspondent Phil Kafcaloudes. Audio

The space shuttle, Endeavour, has crawled through the streets of Los Angeles on its way to the California Space Centre, arriving at its final resting place a day later than expected. Audio

Ngati Kahunugunu Chairman, Ngahiwi Tomoana, says hapu in the rohe have made it perfectly clear they have proprietary rights to water, and want the iwi to back them to the hilt; The Ngati Whatua Orakei… Read more Audio