Morning Report

With a new poll showing selling state assets remaining highly unpopular, the National Party is conceding that its partial sales may not raise as much money as it hoped. Audio

News from the business sector including a market report. Audio

Christchurch residents who've finally been allowed in to the earthquake ravaged inner-city redzone say the devastation was far worse than they had ever imagined. Audio

National Party leader John Key is warning the turmoil on global economic markets will have consequences for New Zealand. Audio

Mourners have been attending Parihaka pa marae - where the body of Te Kauhoe Wano is lying; Ngati Whatua o Orakei says it's now severed its ties with the Crown and can be its own boss - after… Read more Audio

News from the rural and farming sector. Audio

The latest from the Pacific region. Audio

The National Party is conceding that its partial asset sales may not raise as much money as it hoped. Green Party co-leader, Russel Norman, says now is the time to drop the whole idea altogether. Audio

National admits asset sales may not fetch hoped-for price; Greek prime minister expected to resign; Salvage team prepared to pump last of oil off Rena; NZ First says it would rather be in opposition… Read more Audio

Donna de Maio with news from Australia. Audio

The world is full of famous buildings carrying names of famous people, but no one has wanted to get their name on a morgue - until now. Audio

This week the Government announced a Rena Subsidy Support, which will help pay wages for employees. Audio