Morning Report

A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio

The US president, Barack Obama, is due to address Australia's Federal Parliament this morning - as part of his first official visit to the country. Audio

A former member of the Department of Labour's mines inspectorate has hit back at criticism of the work of the inspectors at the Royal Commission into the Pike River mining disaster. Audio

Family members who've been affected by suicide say the National Party leader, John Key, has used the tragic subject in a flippant and casual nature for his own political gain. Audio

Auckland University politics studies professor, Raymond Miller. Audio

The National Party says its election campaign is still right on track, despite what it calls the media's attempts to divert attention from the central issues. Audio

Salvors working on the stricken ship, Rena, have successfully removed the first three containers off the deck. Audio

The first full-length film documenting the lives of those affected by the Canterbury earthquakes had its premiere in Christchurch last night. Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

The England rugby coach, Martin Johnson, under pressure after a disastrous Rugby World Cup campaign, is quitting his job. Audio

The Auckland Council is likely to begin issuing trespass notices to protesters at Auckland's Aotea Square as early as today. Audio

Those organising a service to mark the first anniversary of the Pike River disaster are at pains to ensure that - just one week out from the general election - the day remains non-political. Audio