Morning Report

The Union of Student Associations is concerned the government is discriminating against disadvantaged students with proposed changes to the student loan scheme. Audio

It's the new front in the nanny state: microchips placed in garbage bins to monitor how much people throw away. Audio

New Zealand's first public biodiesel refueling facility has opened in Queenstown, in a move which has been welcomed by political, environmental and tourist industry leaders. Audio

News from the Waatea team. Audio

New data suggests tourism is helping to lift some regions out of the economic slump. Audio

The third one day international cricket match between Australia and New Zealand takes place in Hamilton today. Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

A quick update of movements in the financial sector. Audio

The defence will open today at the trial of three men charged over an attack on the Waihopai spy base near Blenheim in 2008. Audio

In the past two hours, a total fire ban has come into effect for the entire Dunedin City area. Audio

Residents of Haumoana Beach say the Hastings district council isn't doing enough to protect them from coastal erosion. Audio

As for the overall impact of the 82nd awards, the Iraq war film 'The Hurt Locker' pushed past 'Avatar' and other crowd-pleasers to win best picture. Audio