Morning Report

News from the business sector including a market report. Audio

The Prime Minister is defending the actions of his Foreign Affairs Minister, Murray McCully and the way he's handling the cost cutting process. Audio

The Union of Students' Associations says some graduates are already struggling to make the minimum repayments to their student loans because of the rising cost of living. Audio

Steps to improve relations between Tuhoe and the Crown are moving up a notch, with the future of Te Urewera National Park being discussed at a hui in Rotorua; A Professor of Maori language and customs… Read more Audio

News from the rural and farming sector. Audio

The latest from the Pacific region. Audio

Graduates will leave because of student loan changes; Unemployment rises to post recession high; John Banks says he negotiated his own Hyatt deal; Election donations skewed to the right; Osama papers… Read more Audio

Double gold medalilst Mark Todd says he is still on course to be part of the New Zealand Olympic equestrian team for London, despite his preferred horse - Land Vision - being ruled out of contention. Audio

An organisation representing New Zealand's exporters wants more foreign investment in the food and beverage export industry. Audio

The New Zealand Principals' Federation is blaming National Standards for a lack of quality science education in schools. Audio

The Far North iwi Ngati Kahu is taking a stand against mining - saying it will use reasonable force to remove any prospectors from its land; The Maori Council's legal team says the clock's ticking for… Read more Audio

The co-leader of the Maori Party says smoking needs to be banned in cars. Audio