Morning Report

Green groups are panning the Government's new environmental policies, saying they lack initiative and are all talk. Environment minister Nick Smith resonds to this claim. Audio

Nearly a third of the country is on holiday, celebrating Auckland and Northland Anniversary Day. One of the mainstays of the anniversary, and a highlight of the maritime calendar, is the annual racing… Read more Audio

Coromandel residents are angry after their local council ignored their calls and left hundreds of people stranded in two towns for more than two days. Audio

Residents of the Far North town of Kaeo are enraged the town has been flooded for a fourth time in as many years - despite promises by local and central government of assistance and flood prevention… Read more Audio

Eight people are in hospital after the collapse of a deck during a party at the beachside settlement of Omaha north of Auckland. Audio

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has upgraded its travel advisory overnight, and is now advising against all travel to Egypt. Audio

Thousands of Egyptians are continuing to defy their government as night falls after the sixth day of protests against President Hosni Mubarak. Audio

News from the business sector including a market report. Audio

It could be several days before road workers are able to restore the main access to the Coromandel communities of Tapu and Te Mata. The townships were isolated during the weekend after Cyclone Wilma… Read more Audio

The former All Black, Frank Bunce, has been caught up in the street protests in Cairo. The 48-year-old has been filming an Intrepid Journey television documentary in Egypt and says he had to flee to… Read more Audio

News from the Waatea team. Audio

News from the rural and farming sector. Audio