Morning Report

Principals, teachers and parents are furious at National Standards data published by the media giant, Fairfax on Saturday. Audio

Taliban weapons dealer responsible for NZ attack detained, Miners to ask government for help to keep Spring Creek open, Anger at paper's decision to publish standards data online, Education Minister… Read more Audio

Time to chat to our Melbourne correspondent Phil Kafcaloudes. Audio

An elderly Spanish woman whose DIY restoration of a famous 19th century fresco of Jesus Christ left it looking like a monkey, is seeking royalties after it became an unlikely tourist attraction. Audio

An urban Maori authority says it will appeal, if it loses a legal case over the loss of a valuable welfare contract; A United States based brand consultant says Maori could take part in business… Read more Audio

Extra money has helped get the number of publicly funded weight loss operations up to nearly 400 in the past year. Audio

An internet safety and risk consultant says an alarming number of young children are using fake birthdates to sign up to the social networking site, facebook. Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio

Health leaders say some doctors and nurses are failing to talk to patients properly - and it's putting lives at risk. Audio

Christchurch principals and Board of Trustees members came out of a meeting with the Ministry of Education last night describing the plan for school closures and mergers as clear as mud. Audio

The body of a man found in a driveway in the Lower Hutt suburb of Pomare remains at the scene, as police put two properties under guard. Audio