Morning Report for Thursday 1 December 2011

8:54 AM.The country's most prestigious golf tournament tees off in Christchurch today. Audio

8:52 AM.A mother humpback whale and her calf have put on a display to remember breeching in front of a boatload of sightseers in the Bay of Islands. Audio

8:50 AM.The large fire in Northland, which has destroyed at least three houses, is believed to have cost the lives of two people in a reconnaissance helicopter. Audio

8:45 AM.The country's first Maori language immersion school has found a new principal, 15 months after a Ministry of Education appointed manger was sent in to sort problems at the kura; The Ministry of… Read more Audio

8:42 AM.A takahe at Wellington's inner city wildlife sanctuary, Zealandia, has been caught on film eating a paradise duckling. 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

8:28 AM.Dust off the BBQ, stock up on sunscreen, pop open the L&P - the first day of summer is here. Audio

8:26 AM.The New Zealand Institute of Economic Research is warning that the government is very unlikely to get its books back to black in five years. Audio

8:23 AM.The government's only mines inspector will visit the Huntly East mine today after a whistle-blower sparked safety fears about the ventilation system following a methane spike earlier this month. Audio

8:15 AM.An update on the fire from the chief executive of the Far North District Council. Audio

8:11 AM.Matai Bay resident Lani Mutu was the one who raised the alarm after seeing smoke near his house about quarter to seven yesterday evening. Audio

8:09 AM.The wreckage of a helicopter that went missing last night while helping tackle a big scrub fire in Northland has been found after apparently crashing into the sea. Audio

7:56 AM.The last time New Zealand won a cricket test in Australia was when the current coach, John Wright, was playing for the side, and before five of the 13 Black Caps were even born. Audio

7:52 AM.The streets in central London have been echoing today to the sound of protestors - shouting slogans and blowing whistles. Audio

7:48 AM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

7:45 AM.The Law Society's Jonathan Temm responds to court closures. Audio

7:40 AM.Six district court buildings across the country have been closed at short notice for earthquake strengthening, and could remain closed for up to a year. Audio

7:36 AM.Engineers who checked the Pyne Gould building that collapsed killing 18 people in the February earthquake say they wouldn't have done anything differently. Audio

7:28 AM.World stock markets have surged, after central banks from the world's leading developed economies announced coordinated action to shore up the global financial system, during the euro zone's… Read more Audio

7:20 AM.A Tauranga man, whose possessions are stuck on the grounded container ship Rena, says the government should give financial assistance to those who are forced to pay to get their cargo back. Audio

7:17 AM.Radio New Zealand report from outside the Huntly East mine. Audio

7:14 AM.The Department of Labour is sending its only mines inspector to Huntly today after a whistle-blower sparked safety fears about the ventilation system following a methane spike earlier this month. Audio

7:11 AM.A volunteer firefighter from Karikari was at the centre of the action throughout the night. Audio

7:09 AM.The wreckage of a missing helicopter which was helping tackle a big scrub fire in Northland, with two people on-board, has been found. Audio

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

6:41 AM.A man whose cargo is stuck on the grounded Rena says the government should help people who are forced to pay to get their possessions back. Audio

6:39 AM.The Department of Labour is sending its only mines inspector to Huntly today after a whistle-blower sparked safety fears about the ventilation system following a methane spike earlier this month. Audio

6:34 AM.There's still no sign of a helicopter missing overnight after it disappeared during the effort to tackle a big scrub fire in Northland. Audio

6:26 AM.The Ministry of Fisheries in Gisborne will be closely studying a judge's reasons for dismissing charges against a police sergeant and a businessman, before deciding on any course of action; The… Read more Audio

6:22 AM.The latest from the Pacific region. Audio

6:16 AM.News from the rural and farming sector. Audio

6:10 AM.A helicopter is still missing after it disappeared last night during efforts to tackle a big scrub fire in Northland. Audio

6:00 AM.Missing helicopter is found as fire rages in remote Far North; Firefighters says blaze was extreme; Labour Party says Labour Department won't investigate mine incident thoroughly; Radio New Zealand… Read more Audio