Morning Report for Tuesday 6 December 2011

8:58 AM.If you're one of those people who need a lie-in in the mornings, you may now have an excuse. Scientists in Germany and Scotland say that people's need for sleep is linked to their genes. Audio

8:55 AM.With a throw of over 20 metres, Auckland shot putter Jacko Gill has put himself on course to become one of New Zealand's youngest Olympians. Audio

8:52 AM.The Royal Commission of Inquiry into the Canterbury earthquakes concludes its hearing into the collapse of the Pyne Gould building today. Audio

8:48 AM.The Taurima or manager of Victoria University's Marae says the unveiling of a carved gateway to mark the 25th anniversary of the marae is a significant event on the university's calendar; A retired… Read more Audio

8:45 AM.Parts of the hunting industry are in disbelief at Government plans to stop helicopter-hunting on conservation land. Audio

8:40 AM.A fight for control of a multimillion dollar Cook Islands community group heads to the High Court at Auckland today. Audio

8:35 AM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

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

8:27 AM.The Government says it will introduce a legislated cap on its spending in the next parliamentary term. Audio

8:23 AM.As part of their confidence and supply agreement the National and Act parties want to trial American style, 'charter schools' in parts of Auckland and Christchurch. Audio

8:18 AM.Radio New Zealand political editor Brent Edwards analyses the new government formation. Audio

8:15 AM.The Act party has negotiated a government spending cap, a trial of charter schools in areas of educational under-performance and a shake-up to the welfare system. Audio

8:07 AM.The United Future leader, Peter Dunne, and the Act MP, John Banks, have secured seven ministerial portfolios between them and gained a raft of policy concessions under confidence and supply agreements… Read more Audio

7:55 AM.Government scientists are trying to find a way to combat a virus that's destroying oyster beds in northern New Zealand and which yesterday led the fishing company, Sanford, to close its oyster… Read more Audio

7:52 AM.A mining company says it didn't know the security company it's hiring had previously paid someone to spy on environmentalists. Audio

7:47 AM.People involved with a murder inquiry that's gone unsolved for more than 30 years say they're relieved that justice might finally be done. Audio

7:45 AM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

7:40 AM.The Government's main conservation advisers have recommended that a central agency be put in charge of protecting rivers. Audio

7:35 AM.A witness to the Pike River royal commission has revealed widespread morale problems at the mine. Audio

7:25 AM.The Defence Force is to allow a gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender support group to be set up. Audio

7:17 AM.The confidence and supply agreement between National and Act will also ensure a shake up in the welfare system. Audio

7:07 AM.Teachers and principals groups are united in their opposition to the Government's plans to introduce controversial charter schools to New Zealand. Audio

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

6:40 AM.Plans announced yesterday to introduce so-called charter schools to New Zealand have been widely criticised by leaders in the education sector. Audio

6:35 AM.The Prime Minister says he makes no apology for the concessions given to the two parties which have provided National with the support it needs to govern. Audio

6:27 AM.A carved gateway to mark the 25th anniversary of Victoria University's Te Herenga Waka Marae has been unveiled at a dawn service today; A retired Rotorua tour guide says hosts to the city today, have… Read more Audio

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

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

6:12 AM.Both the ANZ bank and disgruntled customers are claiming victory after Australia's Federal Court ruled that the country's largest class action can proceed. Audio

6:08 AM.The New Lynn MP, David Cunliffe, claims he's the underdog in the race for the leadership of the Labour Party, one week out from the Caucus vote. Audio

6:00 AM.Education groups oppose plans for US-style charter schools;Bradford criticises welfare system changes;Defence Force to sanction support group for gay personnel;Pike River witness reveals widespread… Read more Audio