Morning Report

Pacific leaders are calling for a law change to establish a permanent Pacific board within the Auckland Council. Audio

The body overseeing the fishing quota owned by Maori says the reflagging of foreign charter fishing vessels could cost it up to 120 million dollars; An organisation representing some kura says any… Read more Audio

The Customs minister, Maurice Williamson, says a quarter-of-a-million dollar exercise to simulate a mass arrival of asylum seekers was money well spent. Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

A Russian vessel thought to be carrying refurbished attack helicopters and missiles bound for Syria has turned back off the coast of Scotland - apparently after intervention by the British government.

A 13 year low in abortions is being put down to the popularity of contraceptive implants. Audio

A tramper missing for three days in the Hunua Ranges, south of Auckland has been found alive. A lightly clad Ronnie Fong was found by dogs trained in tracking human scent. Audio

The Government has promised another $1.26 billion d loan to the International Monetary Fund in the event of a meltdown in the world economy. Audio

In Greece , The New Democracy Party, which won a slim majority in the latest general election, has been trying to get agreement before its three day mandate expires. Audio

Opposition MPs have been employing delaying tactics as the partial asset sales legislation goes through its committee stages. Dozens of amendments were introduced last night in effort to slow the… Read more Audio

News from the business sector including a market report. Audio

A 13 year low in abortions is being attributed to the popularity of the contraceptive implant. Audio