Morning Report

Andrew Coleman from the Ministry for Primary Industries has been listening to that and joins us now. Audio

Horticulture New Zealand says the Government should reinstate x-ray checks of all baggage at airports, saying cost-saving cutbacks are putting billions of dollars of earnings at risk. Audio

The former chief executive of Rupert Murdoch's British newspaper empire, Rebekah Brooks, has been charged with conspiracy to pervert the course of justice - along with her husband and four other… Read more Audio

The appointment of welfare-hardliner Paula Rebstock to head a new board to oversee changes to the benefit system has been described as the latest step in the government's attack on the poor. Audio

European stock markets have fallen and the euro has dropped sharply on news that Greece faces new elections. Audio

As Greece faces fresh elections, France has sworn in its new president, Francois Hollande. Audio

Negotiations to form a new government in Greece have failed, with it now looking like Greek voters will be going back to the polls. Audio

News from the business sector including a market report. Audio

Francois Hollande has been sworn in as France's first socialist president in 17 years. Audio

A southern Taranaki iwi says when it comes to looking after its people the sustainability of whitebait is just as important as social welfare issues; The Race Relations Commissioner, Joris de Bres… Read more Audio

News from the rural and farming sector. Audio

The latest from the Pacific region. Audio