Morning Report

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

The United States Secretary of Homeland Security, Janet Napolitano is visiting New Zealand. Audio

Standard and Poors says a delay in returning the budget to surplus won't necessarily put New Zealand's prized double-A credit rating at risk. Audio

Listening to that was Fran Wilde the chair of the Greater Wellington council. Audio

Wellington councils have rejected the regional council's push for a supercity. Audio

Returning to our lead story - Labour says the government is shellshocked by the continued leaks coming out of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio