Morning Report

The government has been told to rein in competition between Christchurch schools and create hubs where they can cooperate. The call comes in some of the 230 submissions the government has received to… Read more Audio

The National Party leader, John Key, says he is taking a stand against covert media tactics. Mr Key has laid a complaint with the police over the recording of his conversation with Act candidate John… Read more Audio

The Tauranga based kiwifruit company Te Awanui Huka Pak, says Maori shareholders are fortunate that the vine killing disease PSA has only had a minor effect on their orchards; An Auckland social… Read more Audio

News from the rural and farming sector. Audio

The latest from the Pacific region. Audio

The person who claims to be behind the group responsible for defacing National Party's billboards has not ruled out another election stunt. Audio

Pressure mounts for Key to release 'tea party' tapes; Greens attack National's plan to spend billions on roads; Sole mining inspector back on Pike commission stand; Occupiers prepare to fight Auckland… Read more Audio

Time to chat to our Melbourne correspondent Phil Kafcaloudes Audio

Kiwifruit growers struggling to deal with the vine-killing disease PSA say the removal of an import tariff by Mexico will provide little relief. Audio

The fishing company Sealord plans to better exploit it's image of being half owned by Maori interests; A Maori Women's Welfare League says the Government's overlooked its service when considering… Read more Audio

The Green Party has come under fire for suggesting local authorities aren't prosecuting farmers often enough for polluting waterways. Audio

The highly regarded cricket writer and commentator, Peter Roebuck, has died in South Africa after apparently leaping to his death from a hotel room where he was being questioned by police. Audio