Morning Report for Thursday 26 May 2011

8:56 AM.Two shattering earthquakes and a few thousand aftershocks haven't put off a hundred immigrants becoming New Zealand citizens in Christchurch. Audio

8:53 AM.The National Health Board is to begin a major review of of Dunedin Hospital, concerned by long waiting times and poor administration. Audio

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

8:44 AM.The West Coast's development fund is defending its decision to invest millions of dollars into a group of struggling dairy farms. Audio

8:41 AM.As we have been reporting this morning, business groups are welcoming the draft approval of Auckland's Waterview motorway project. Audio

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

8:32 AM.A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio

8:28 AM.We're joined by Massey University's Director of Agriculture, Professor Jacqueline Rowarth. Audio

8:24 AM.While environmental campaigners are backing Labour's plan to bring farmers into the Emissions Trading Scheme earlier, the government says it has no intention of changing its policy. Audio

8:21 AM.The former Families Commissioner, Bruce Pilbrow, is confident proper processes were followed in the award of a multi-million dollar government contract to his business. Audio

8:17 AM.Business owners in Christchurch's red zone say confirmation of the Grand Chancellor demolition timeline allows them to plan for the future - but for many, their prospects are not good. Audio

8:13 AM.The Wellington City Councillor John Morrison is accusing the city's mayor of political posturing on plans to erect a Wellywood sign near the city airport. Audio

8:11 AM.Canvastown which is on the road between Havelock and Nelson has also been hit by heavy overnight rain. Audio

8:09 AM.Canvastown which is on the road between Havelock and Nelson has also been hit by heavy overnight rain. Audio

7:55 AM.The All Blacks' 30-year-old captain, Richie McCaw, has signed on to play rugby for New Zealand for another four years. Audio

7:52 AM.The Prime Minister's sticking to his guns over changes to Kiwisaver introduced in last week's budget, insisting they do not constitute a broken election promise. Audio

7:48 AM.The US President Barack Obama - who is visiting the UK - has held wide-ranging talks in London with the British Prime Minister, David Cameron. Audio

7:44 AM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

7:38 AM.Don't worry, be happy - the Treasury is choosing a new way of measuring the country's economic progress. Audio

7:36 AM.More on the flooding effecting the Nelson region. Audio

7:28 AM.As for the demolition of the building, The Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority deconstruction manager, Warwick Isaacs, says while it will be managed carefully, it is still risky. Audio

7:25 AM.The Canterbury Business Recovery Network, fears the 10 months it will take to bring down Christchurch's quake-damaged Grand Chancellor Hotel will force many nearby businesses to give up on their plans… Read more Audio

7:21 AM.I visited Waterview last night and spoke to local resident and the deputy chair of the Albert-Eden Local Board, Margi Watson. Audio

7:19 AM.The draft consent for a controversial road project through the Auckland suburb of Mt Albert has been welcomed by the business community and contractors. Audio

7:15 AM.The Wellington City Council is demanding the Wellington International Airport reconsider the decision to erect a Wellywood sign. Audio

7:09 AM.As you heard, houses have been evacuated in the Nelson region after being flooded by heavy rain overnight. Audio

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

6:40 AM.The Wellywood sign controversy has taken a new turn, with the Wellington City Council calling on the airport to reconsider its plans. Audio

6:39 AM.There is major flooding in the Nelson region after heavy overnight rain. Audio

6:28 AM.News from the Waatea team. Audio

6:23 AM.News from the rural and farming sector. Audio

6:19 AM.The latest from the Pacific region. Audio

6:15 AM.As New Zealand's emissions trading scheme looks set to become an election issue, the debate over Australia's response to climate change is also heating up. Audio

6:13 AM.Tempers have flared at an Auckland Council meeting after a suggestion the Independent Maori Statutory Board may be trying to create jobs for its members. Audio

6:00 AM.Heavy rain brings floods to the Tasman District, forcing several homes to be evacuated. Woe for Wellywood, the Wellington Council calls for a re-think of the controversial sign and the Canterbury… Read more Audio