Morning Report

There are new doubts over the long term future of North Korea after leaked diplomatic documents suggested senior Chinese leaders are losing patience with their Communist ally. Audio

Football's world governing body, FIFA, is dismissing corruption allegations made in a BBC television programme against one of its members, Issa Hayatoum, of Cameroon. Audio

Northland could officially be in drought by Christmas and farmers in other parts of the country are anxiously awaiting rain as weeks of dry weather stretch on. Audio

One of the top officials from the Australian apple growers industry group is insisting there is scientific evidence that New Zealand apples pose a risk, despite a World Trade Organisation order… Read more Audio

The Christchurch City Council is being urged to front up and admit it made a mistake when it agreed to buy five inner-city properties from the Christchurch property developer, Dave Henderson. Audio

The Pike River coal mine continues to burn. It's almost definite the fire has now spread to the coal seam. Audio

The latest fallout from the Pike River Disaster is the loss of work for firms which had contracts with the mining company. Audio

News from the business sector including a market report. Audio

A Christchurch City councillor says the bankruptcy of the Christchurch property developer, David Henderson, has vindicated his worst fears about the 17 million dollars the council paid to buy five… Read more Audio

Engineering firms working on the West Coast are taking a major economic hit, as Pike River Coal begins suspending sub-contracts. Audio

News from the Waatea team. Audio

News from the rural and farming sector. Audio