Morning Report

Solid Energy says a plunge in international markets left it with no choice but to slash more than 400 jobs across the country, with mines on the West Coast and Waikato both hard hit. Audio

Roman Catholics in Germany who have opted out of paying the country's religious tax can now be denied Holy Communion or religious burial. Audio

The party's over, now it's time to tally the awards for the Emmys. Audio

A New Plymouth gallery dedicated to showing the art works of Len Lye has the go ahead after 10 million dollars has been raised from private sources. Audio

The United States president, Barack Obama, will take a break from campaigning today to address world leaders gathered in New York for the United Nations general assembly meeting. Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

An american educationalist says Christchurch will be left in chaos if the Government gives the go-ahead to charter schools in the city. Karran Harper Royal, a founding member of the Parents Across… Read more Audio

Storms in London have cost a New Zealand woman her life. Audio

The world health organisation has put out a global alert about previously unknown and deadly virus. Audio

Opposition parties say it's likely that Government's spies broke their own rules because of their eagerness to please the United States. Audio

Despite Solid Energy being state owned, its chief executive Don Elder says he hasn't asked the Government for a financial bailout because the company's problems are on a global scale. Audio

Workers from Solid Energy's Spring Creek and Huntly East mines will visit Parliament today, begging for help to keep both mines in full operation. Audio