Morning Report

The Chinese company, CNR Corporation, has won a 29-million dollar contract from Kiwirail to build 3-hundred new rail wagons. Audio

Joining us now is the Finance Minister, Bill English. Audio

Some economists are calling for further government spending cuts to offset a steep drop in the tax take. Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

Brent Edwards discusses Pansy Wong and Ministerial spending. Audio

The Labour Party is demanding the Auditor General investigate Pansy Wong's travel expenses. Audio

The founder of whistle-blowing website Wikileaks, Julian Assange, has been granted bail in London, but will have to remain in custody for up to 48 hours while an appeal is heard. Audio

The Assistant Police Commissioner of Specialist Operations, Grant Nicholls, says police will continue meeting costs at the mine as long as they are in control of the recovery phase. Audio

As you heard, the receivers of Pike River Coal say they have no legal obligations to contractors left out of pocket by the company's receivership. Audio

The Police say they will continue to meet the recovery costs at the Pike River Mine for the time being. Audio

News from the business sector including a market report. Audio

An Australian union that represents prison guards is warning the Government that it could live to regret privatising the running of Auckland Central Remand Prison. Audio