Morning Report

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

Three hundred unionised workers at Affco meat plants will not be at work today, despite the company lifting their lockout notices. Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio

For people in Christchurch who have to temporarily leave their earthquake damaged home, two housing villages are filling the accommodation gap. Audio