Morning Report

Commercial hot air balloon operators are defending their safety standards. Audio

A former power broker of the Australian Labor Party says Kevin Rudd's attempt to topple Julia Gillard is the most vicious challenge he's seen. Audio

Listening to that was the Maori Party co-leader, Pita Sharples. Audio

In a major concession, the Maori Party says it can now live with private investors in state-owned enterprises not being bound by treaty obligations Audio

Listening to that has been the Ports' Chief Executive, Tony Gibson. Audio

A three week strike has just started at Ports of Auckland. Audio

News from the business sector including a market report. Audio

After commemorating the anniversary of last year's deadly earthquake in Christchurch, many are now looking to the region's future. Audio

In just under half an hour, port workers in Auckland begin three weeks of strike action. Audio

The Government's intention to keep what is calls 'concepts' of Te Tiriti O Waitangi in new State Owned Enterprises legislation is being called 'vague' by a kuia; The responsibility for instilling the… Read more Audio

News from the rural and farming sector. Audio

The latest from the Pacific region. Audio