Morning Report

Samoa today celebrates fifty years since it gained independence from New Zealand. Audio

The US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton says Russia's policy toward Syria will contribute to a potential civil war. Audio

A High Court Judge says he could not convict wealthy Chinese businessman Yan Yong Ming on fraud charges because of a lack of proof, but still says it is a highly suspicious situation. Audio

Listening to that, the Education Ministry's secretary for education and chief executive, Lesley Longstone. Audio

The government is facing a growing backlash from parents, teachers and school trustees angry over its plans. Audio

The fallout over school class sizes has spread to National's own political allies, with two of its support partners expressing reservations about the new policy. Audio

News from the business sector including a market report. Audio

The SpaceX Dragon capsule has splashed down safely in the Pacific Ocean. Audio

One of National's support partners says it will be taking up the potential closure of some school technology centres and teacher job losses with senior ministers, if the Government fails to resolve… Read more Audio

The convenor of a Maori delegation heading to China to strengthen economic ties says offering language revitalisation advice to minorities in the Republic may also be on the cards; A Maori… Read more Audio

News from the rural and farming sector. Audio

The latest from the Pacific region. Audio