Morning Report for Wednesday 6 July 2011

8:55 AM.There is concern over the future of Otago University's student station, Radio One. Audio

8:49 AM.A past national vice-president for the Māori Womens' Welfare League, says the founder of the organisation would've supported the Destiny Church pastor, Hannah Tāmaki, running for president; The… Read more Audio

8:47 AM.A new state-of-the-art acute services complex at Waikato Hospital is set to reduce the chances of elective surgery patients being dropped off the waiting list at short notice. Audio

8:40 AM.The daughter of the founder of the Maori Women's Welfare League says she would welcome a strong leader such as Hannah Tamaki at the top of the league. Audio

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

8:31 AM.A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio

8:27 AM.It's been another gruelling day for the New Zealand cyclist, Julian Dean on the Tour de France. Audio

8:24 AM.The rebuilding of Stadium Southland has been delayed, by several weeks, while the Invercargill City Council reviews the plans for the mega-structure. Audio

8:21 AM.The Auckland Council is planning to team up with its Wellington counterpart to oppose a multi-million dollar cut in government public transport subsidies. Audio

8:18 AM.The country's spy agency, the Security Intelligence Service, will now be able to secretly monitor cellphone calls and emails, under legislation passed by parliament last night. Audio

8:09 AM.Labour is promising a capital gains tax on investment properties as it struggles to find a circuit breaker and lift its flagging poll ratings. Audio

7:59 AM.Websters second wife, New Zealander Felicity Drumm, did not want to give an interview, but did give us a statement. Audio

7:55 AM.The British man found guilty of killing his first wife and trying to kill his second wife - a New Zealander - has been sentenced to 30 years in prison. Audio

7:49 AM.Executives from Rupert Murdoch's media empire have met with London police as the phone hacking scandal escalates. Audio

7:46 AM.As rugby fans gear up for the sport's most prestigious tournament - and effectively a massive party - groups which deal with rape and domestic violence are making preparations of their own. Audio

7:43 AM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

7:39 AM.Hannah Tamaki, the wife of the head of the Destiny Church says she will continue to campaign for the Presidency of the Maori Womens' Welfare League despite not being on the ballot. Audio

7:35 AM.A court in the Netherlands has ruled the Dutch state was responsible for three deaths in the 1995 Srebrenica massacre, opening the door for hundreds of compensation claims. Audio

7:26 AM.CEO of Taranaki founded retail chain, Steve Morrison, says they're looking at divestment which may be either sale or closure. Audio

7:22 AM.A Taranaki-founded retail chain nearly a hundred years in the making could be about to close its doors, leaving a huge hole in some communities. Audio

7:18 AM.A group of Pike River contractors have told the Royal Commission into the mine disaster they will be unable to give evidence because the government refuses to meet their legal costs. Audio

7:14 AM.There has been a lot of reaction already to the Labour Party's plan to introduce a capital gains tax. Audio

7:09 AM.The Labour Party will campaign on a capital gains tax on investment properties at the November election. Audio

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

6:42 AM.The former leader of the ACT party, Rodney Hide, is welcoming the Police's decision not to press charges against the former ACT MP, David Garrett. Audio

6:39 AM.The six and a half magnitude earthquake centred just west of Taupo yesterday caused no damage, but has shaken the nerves of many North Islanders. Audio

6:37 AM.Labour looks set to embrace at least one of the recommendations of the Tax Working Group when it reveals its new tax policy next week. Audio

6:27 AM.A former national vice-president of the Māori Womens' Welfare League, says members shouldn't fear Destiny Church taking over the organisation because a pastor wants to be president; The National… Read more Audio

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

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

6:14 AM.Allied Farmers says it is considering closing or selling its 14 retail stores which trade as Taranaki Farmers and King Country Farmers. Audio

6:09 AM.Some women's groups in Auckland are fearful the Rugby World Cup won't just be fun and games. Audio

6:00 AM.Labour will campaign on capital gains tax; Labour's capital gains tax plan already under fire; Pike contractors tell Royal Commission they won't appear; Allied Farmers may close rural retail stores… Read more Audio