Morning Report

Special forces troops from other coalition countries are on stand-by if extra support is needed in Bamyan, and the Prime Minister says there's no point sending the New Zealand SAS back to Afghanistan… Read more Audio

News from the business sector including a market report. Audio

The Snapper bus ticket system could be scrapped in Auckland, after the region's transport agency removed it from the new HOP public transport ticketing project. Audio

The Prime Minister says New Zealand will probably withdraw from Afghanistan as early as April next year. Audio

The Auckland Council has been told to be more transparent with Maori about its plans to sell off surplus properties; Steam vented communal hangi pits in Rotorua's Whakarewarewa Village are being… Read more Audio

News from the rural and farming sector. Audio

The latest from the Pacific region. Audio

The Prime Minister has ruled out sending the SAS back to Afghanistan in a combat role, saying there are special forces troops from other coalition countries on stand-by if extra support is needed in… Read more Audio

Foreign SAS on stand-by if needed in Bamyan, Defence Minister says April exit from Afghanistan likely, Wanganui council begins legal action against Wilson today, Search resumes for two climbers… Read more Audio

Time to chat to our Melbourne correspondent Phil Kafcaloudes. Audio

Oxford University researchers are proving sound can affect the way food tastes. Audio

The Wellington Warlords wargaming club celebrated its fortieth anniversary at the weekend. Audio