Morning Report

MPs have taken part in a heated debate over the Government's asset sales legislation. Charge and counter-charge flew across the Parliamentary chamber with the Government inviting Labour to promise it… Read more Audio

Commonwealth observers have arrived in Papua New Guinea, ahead of new elections on Saturday. Audio

An education academic says league tables will not provide an accurate picture of school performance with the national standards system in its current form. Audio

SkyCity says the union acting for an employee accused of misconduct for carrying a bible is misrepresenting the situation. Audio

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