Morning Report

A slap over the hand with a wet bus ticket -- that's how a gambling action group has described a 16 day licence suspension for a gaming trust that broke gambling laws. Audio

The sale of the Pike River mine to Solid Energy for seven-and-a-half million dollars has been confirmed. Audio

Some people who attended a recent global housing summit are said to have been shocked by New Zealand's lack of spending on social housing - compared to other countries; Northland's Ngati Hine leaders… Read more Audio

News from the rural and farming sector. Audio

The latest from the Pacific region. Audio

The Green MP, Kevin Hague, says a new report on the Accident Compensation Corporation is more proof the corporation's been more focussed on getting claimants off its books than on providing help. Audio

No good news for contractors out of Pike River sale, Pike River receivership challenging, Underground fire reminds Waihi residents of realities of living in mining town, Waihi mine still smoldering… Read more Audio

It was all over in seconds when police finally caught up with America's Most Wanted, Bonnie and Clyde, on a dusty Louisiana road in 1934. Audio

One of Australia's top history prizes has been awarded to an Auckland University academic for challenging the long-held belief that British empire builders opposed inter-racial marriage in colonies… Read more Audio

The new leader of North Korea, Kim Jong-Un, has sacked the country's top military official. Audio

Northland's Ngati Hine people are back in court, seeking a ruling that the Ngaphui runanga cannot represent them in settling Treaty claims; The Maori Council says it's too early to consider the idea… Read more Audio

As water rights are again making news, farmers in Otago have begun for their own water battle. Audio