Morning Report

As dawn breaks over the Bay of Plenty, it's not yet clear how the stranded tanker Rena has come through the night. Audio

A social work expert says the National Party's welfare policy doesn't deal with the growing problem of child poverty. Audio

Rena remains intact - for now; critics say National's welfare policy panders to heartland; National's Bennett and Labour's King debate welfare reform; stock markets plunge on news that Greece will… Read more Audio

The tours will allow people to see the earthquake damage closeup for the first time since the earthquake struck in February. Audio

It's the first Tuesday in November plus the biggest day for bookies and the TAB alike. At 5pm today, New Zealand time, two nations will virtually stop for three-and-a-half minutes. Our correspondent… Read more Audio

The farmer owned and supplied Alliance Group of meat processors and exporters has confirmed 250 jobs are to go as its Sockburn plant in Christchurch closes. Audio

Principals say their schools will lose even more money before the end of the year and they cannot afford it. Audio

Labour's broadcasting spokesperson, Clare Curran, says the plan will incorporate and strengthen existing resources in a new public broadcaster if it wins this month's general election. Audio

Canterbury police explore the set-up of a permanent one-stop crime and justice shop after successfull operation at Christchurch marae; The Maori leader of the Council of Trade Unions is welcoming… Read more Audio

National Party accused of using Kiwibank's need for capital as smokescreen to promote the government asset sales programme. Audio

It could be 'Arise Sir Richard' as the cabinet office confirms the All Blacks captain's nomination in the New Year's Honours list. Sir Brian Lochore joins the programme. Audio

Gary Ahern gives us an update of sport and an insight into his Melbourne Cup picks. Audio