Morning Report

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio

A polytech says a Government research and development scheme for businesses is succeeding where others have failed. Audio

The US Defence Secretary, Leon Panetta, has just made the first visit to New Zealand in 30 years by the most senior person in the Pentagon. Audio

Primary schools say they're frustrated by the partial release of national standards data by Fairfax Media at the weekend. Audio

The West Coast MP says the miners who have been trying to find a way to keep the Spring Creek coal mine open may find the company has already made up its mind. Audio

The senior Taliban weapons dealer behind an attack which killed two New Zealand soldiers in Bamiyan has been captured in Afghanistan. Audio

Millan Ruka began kayaking the Wairua River last year to film unfenced cattle fouling waterways. Audio

Submissions closed yesterday on the Education Ministry's plan to close McKenzie Residential School in Christchurch and Salisbury School in Nelson. Audio

The All Blacks captain, Richie McCaw, will take six months off from all forms of rugby at the end of this year, in a move that some commentators say is vital for the longevity of his career. Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

The agricultural sector says the Government has to come to the party before it will commit to splitting the costs for major biosecurity disasters. Audio