Morning Report

Returning to our coverage of the only public debate between National's John Key and Labour's Phil Goff this election campaign, held last night in Christchurch. Audio

With only three days left to buy the fireworks that mark the annual commemoration of Guy Fawkes' gunpowder plot, customers have been flocking into stores around the country. Audio

The Green Party says it remains highly unlikely it would support a National-led government after the election. Audio

The founder of the Wikileaks website, Julian Assange, could soon find himself on the way to Sweden to face allegations of sexual assault and rape. Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

Now retired police detective, Colin McKay, led the Wilson investigation. Audio

A woman who used to be in a relationship with the man dubbed the Beast of Blenheim says she doesn't think he should ever be freed from prison. Audio

Bay of Plenty businesses say financial support from the government to deal with the fallout from the Rena grounding and oil spill will help. Audio

Salvors were back on board the stranded container ship Rena last night, after rough weather forced a temporary halt to the salvage operation earlier in the week. Audio

The Interisland ferry, Aratere, has been banned from sailing until its operator can prove it's safe for crew and passengers. Audio

The French president, Nicolas Sarkozy and the German chancellor, Angela Merkel are preparing to meet the Greek prime minister, George Papandreou for urgent talks on the Eurozone crisis. Audio

The National Party leader, John Key, says Labour's election costings don't add up - it either has to borrow more or tax more. Audio