Morning Report for Thursday 19 November 2009

12:00 PM.Midday Report news bulletin. Audio

8:56 AM.An Auckland businessman is launching a crusade to see New Zealanders brush up on their manners in preparation for hosting the Rugby World Cup in 2011. Audio

8:53 AM.The Central Hawkes Bay District Council will today vote on whether it should continue fluoridating Waipukurau's water supply. Audio

8:48 AM.News from the Waatea team. Audio

8:45 AM.The Waitaki District Council may be the first in the country to outlaw so-called booze cruises, in which groups of people ride around in cars drinking alcohol. Audio

8:37 AM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

8:29 AM.The NCEA exam season is well under way and it is demanding more of some students than others. Audio

8:29 AM.A quick update of movements in the financial sector. Audio

8:27 AM.The Government is being accused of signing up to a proposal which could undermine the upcoming climate change talks in Copenhagen. Audio

8:21 AM.Author Witi Ihimaera is to buy up all of the remaining copies of his book the Trowenna Sea, after revelations some parts of the book were plagiarised. Audio

8:16 AM.Fonterra has won approval for its 900 million dollar restructuring plan but some are still wondering if the company is being bold enough. Audio

8:07 AM.The lobby group Age Concern is calling for broader audits of rest homes to cut down on mistreatment of residents. Audio

7:56 AM.The Christchurch coroner has found that a 7 month old baby died because she was shaken, despite no charges being laid at the time of the baby's death. Audio

7:54 AM.Consumer New Zealand says proposed new ethical standards for financial advisers don't go far enough and wants commission payments to advisers banned. Audio

7:47 AM.There's been a less than enthusiastic response so far from some Hanover Finance company shareholders to a proposed takeover by Allied Farmers. Audio

7:37 AM.Economists say the increased scope farmers have given Fonterra to raise extra capital may not be enough to allow for the growth the company needs. Audio

7:29 AM.The first launch of a space rocket from New Zealand soil is scheduled to happen in the next three weeks. Audio

7:20 AM.The first launch of a space rocket from New Zealand soil is scheduled to happen in the next three weeks.The Energy and Resources Minister has promised to unlock New Zealand's gas and petroleum… Read more Audio

7:19 AM.Just a day after being named a laureate by the Arts Foundation and pocketing 50 thousand dollars prize money for the honour, author Witi Ihimaera is to buy back all remaining copies of his latest… Read more Audio

7:10 AM.Labour's claim that the Government is favouring Maori foresters to win support for its Emissions Trading Scheme is sparking angry political exchanges and claims of racism. Audio

6:47 AM.News from the business sector including a market report. Audio

6:40 AM.Farmers may get annual rental payments for transmission lines which run through their properties. Audio

6:37 AM.The Prime Minister and the Labour leader have clashed in Parliament over allegations Phil Goff was exploiting the issue of Maori forestry rights for political advantage. Audio

6:27 AM.News from the Waatea team. Audio

6:22 AM.News from the rural and farming sector. Audio

6:18 AM.The latest from the Pacific region. Audio

6:13 AM.In some of his strongest language yet on Israel Barack Obama has described the decision to proceed with a Jewish settlement on disputed territory as dangerous, likely to embitter Palestinians. Audio

6:11 AM.The Energy and Resources Minister has announced that New Zealand is open for business on petroleum exploration. Audio

6:00 AM.Presented by Geoff Robinson and Philippa Tolley. Labour leader reacts to racist claims over Nats-Maori deal, Witi Ihimaera is to buy back his own book, Age Concern says abuse of elderly"hidden… Read more Audio