Morning Report

Kaitaia's chief fire officer says the drought in the area is the worst he's seen in more than forty years in the service. Audio

A court ruling that a woman is entitled to weekly compensation even though she wasn't working at the time of her accident could open the door for hundreds of other ACC claims. Audio

Joining us is Labour Minister Kate Wilkinson. Audio

The Government's looking at expanding the 90-day probationary period for new workers but papers obtained by Radio New Zealand show it doesn't know how many employers are using the existing scheme. Audio

Wellington mayor Kerry Prendergast is seeking a fourth term in office. Audio

Chile's government says it has restored order after sending thousands more troops into Concepcion, the city hardest hit in the weekend's massive earthquake. Audio

The New Zealand Institute says the Government's economic policies aren't bold enough to close the economic gap with Australia. Audio

News from the business sector including a market report. Audio

Queenstown hospital could order patients turning up at accident and emergency for treatment to see a general practictioner on site first. Audio

News from the Waatea team. Audio

News from the rural and farming sector. Audio

The latest from the Pacific region. Audio