Morning Report

The Associate Minister for Social Development and Whanau Ora Minister is demanding to know why officials left her in the dark about serious financial problems at a Maori Women's refuge. Audio

News from the business sector including a market report. Audio

The Attorney-General says it's too early to judge the exact implications of a Supreme Court decision on part of the Waikato River, in terms of possible Maori ownership. Audio

The Whanau Ora Minister is demanding to know why officials have left her in the dark about serious financial problems facing a Maori Women's refuge. Audio

A lawyer for the Maori Council says a Supreme Court ruling on the ownership of a part of a river bed is extremely helpful to its own water rights case; Meanwhile, the hapu says it's excited to be able… Read more Audio

News from the rural and farming sector. Audio

The latest from the Pacific region. Audio

Why did Tariana Turia learn about a troubled Maori Women's Refuge from Winston Peters, rather than her own officials? More ACC claimants reveal personal dealings with the Corporation to highlight… Read more Audio

Divers have discovered three new species in one of the deepest, flooded caves near Nelson. Audio

The Queen has begun a jubilee year two-day visit to Northern Ireland that is being hailed as a watershed moment in the history of Anglo-Irish relations. Audio

An Auckland urban Maori authority, Te Whanau o Waipareira, is challenging the Ministry of Social Development in the High Court tomorrow over the termination of its Family Start contract; The Maori… Read more Audio

A group opposing a Milford Sound tunnel and monorail is stepping up its efforts to stop the projects. Audio