Morning Report

The deal in Epsom isn't the only arrangement National is involved in. A similar deal is in place in Ohariu in Wellington where the long-serving MP and United Future Party leader, Peter Dunne, faces a… Read more Audio

Epsom voters are being left hanging as the National Party leader, John Key, considers whether to come out and endorse Act candidate John Banks in Epsom. While National's candidate Paul Goldsmith is… Read more Audio

The Labour Party says health is under-funded and it'll boost money going into the sector if it becomes the government. In its health policy released today, Labour also says it'll spend 10 million… Read more Audio

News from the business sector including a market report. Audio

The Labour Party has released its health policy and is promising free after hours doctors visits for children under 6, cheaper dental care and healthy eating programmes in schools. Audio

Tertiary Education Commission figures show the Otaki based Te Wananga o Raukawa, is the worst of three Maori universities for students completing their qualifications and staying in study; The head of… Read more Audio

News from the rural and farming sector. Audio

The latest from the Pacific region. Audio

Opponents of the Government's national standards for schools say they're gratified other political parties are either promising to abolish or water down the policy. Audio

Labour plans to boost health funding if elected;Epsom voters left hanging as Key mulls Act endorsement;Peter Dunne faces tough fight in Ohariu to retain seat;Berlusconi's days as Italian Prime… Read more Audio

The Royal Commission into the Canterbury Earthquakes continues today, with overseas experts critiquing a New Zealand report that calls for a two-billion dollar upgrade to strengthen earthquake-prone… Read more Audio

Researchers have found Maori women are faking sickness symptoms at the doctor's - to get prescriptions for their partners who don't like going to surgeries; A Far North iwi has drawn up its Treaty… Read more Audio