Morning Report

News from the rural and farming sector. Audio

The latest from the Pacific region. Audio

Charities are being warned to take the risk of fraud within their organisations more seriously. Audio

Legislation that would radically revamp local authorities has passed its first reading in Parliament by two votes. Audio

Tony Ryall says govt grappling with paying for disability;Calls for clean sweep of wider ACC board;New bill will tighten cost controls on councils;Opposition parties warn asset sales will put… Read more Audio

Scientists are beginning work on solving exactly where Rockhopper Penguins in New Zealand's sub-Antarctic disappear to during the winter. The National Institute of Water and Atmospheric research has… Read more Audio

Cage fighting may soon come under tighter control. The Professional Boxing Association says the lack of laws covering kickboxing, cage-fighting and other martial arts is putting lives at risk. Audio

The Independent Maori Statutory Board is giving Auckland Council more time to find almost 300 million dollars for Maori projects; A Hawke's Bay marae looking to buy more than 300 state houses in the… Read more Audio

The Green Party is calling for the Government to cut its military and police ties with Indonesia. The call follows a violent rampage by Indonesian soldiers in the Papua region last week, with reports… Read more Audio

Wellington's libraries and cafes may be the next to feel the sting of council cost-cutting. The Wellington City Council has confirmed it's axing 30 drainage worker jobs, and outsourcing the work to… Read more Audio

A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio

A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio