Sean Plunket
Peters denies he tried to appoint Glenn to Monaco job
Winston Peters is dismissing claims he pressured the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to appoint businessman Owen Glenn honorary consul in Monaco. Audio
Top Stories for 28th October 2008
The World financial markets; NZ minor parties debate; attacks in Syria; radiotherapy centre opens. Audio
Top Stories for 24 October 2008
Peters vindicated; Armed Offender Shooting; Glassie Trial; Greenspan Theories 'Faulty'. Audio
Newspaper Headlines
A look at what they're saying in the main metropolitan papers around the country this morning. Audio
Cambridge Reeling After Tornado
Residents described a 'white thunderbolt', which hit Cambridge at about 3am, lifting roofs and tearing down trees. Audio
Hamilton Tree to be Replanted Because of V8 Race
The organisers of Hamilton's V8 race are promising to replant a tree currently obscuring one of the best views of the race. Audio
National Party Softens Stance on Maori Seats
National has previously said it would not compromise on abolishing the seats but Mr Key says that policy is not a bottom line. Audio
Tornado Reported in Cambridge
The Fire Service received more than 30 calls for help following reports of a tornado carving through the Waikato town. Audio
Australian Prime Minister to Meet Captains of Industry Today
It comes a day after declaring a cap should be put on executive's exorbitant salaries as punishment for the financial crisis. Audio
NZX head wants Government to act on economy before election
Mark Weldon says dismal global economic conditions are putting businesses and jobs at risk. Audio
Top Stories of the Friday 17 October 2008
New Zealand First Announce Immigration Policy, Tornado Reported in Cambridge and Paramedic Sentenced to Prison. Audio
Top Stories for 16 October 2008
Superannuation, families welcome arrests of medal thieves, new search underway for Korean Backpacker. Audio
Debate Over the Effectiveness of Deposit Scheme
There is continued debate over whether the government's deposit guarantee scheme will be enough to insulate banks. Audio
Reaction on Leaders Debate
Morning Report is joined by columnist, Joanne Black, political scientist Jon Johansson and political analyst, Colin James. Audio
Tariana Turia on Proposal for Community Development Bank
Maori Party co-leader details the party's policy on the establishment of a bank to provide small loans to Maori families and small businesses. Audio
Three People Could Face Fines Over Spamming
A raid on four Christchurch addresses last December has lead to New Zealand's first 'Spam' court action. Audio
Analysis of Clark, Key Televised Debate
Extracts from TV One leaders' debate; Radio New Zealand's political editor analyses the leaders' performance. Audio