Morning Report for Monday 30 January 2012

8:57 AM.Time to chat to our Melbourne correspondent Phil Kafcaloudes. Audio

8:53 AM.The Prison Chaplaincy Service says it has pulled its service from Mt Eden prison because of disagreements in the way it is being run. Audio

8:49 AM.France's ambassador in New Zealand says the return of 20 toi moko from French museums, sets an example for other countries; The co-leader at Te Papa museum, says further talks are needed about how… Read more Audio

8:43 AM.The man who led the failed take over of Papua New Guinea's military last week has appeared in court, charged with inciting mutiny. Audio

8:40 AM.The rugby legend, Sir Colin Meads, says players need to be paid less if provincial rugby unions are to stay in business. Audio

8:36 AM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

8:30 AM.A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio

8:28 AM.Thousands of Hobbit hopefuls turned out to a casting session for Sir Peter Jackson's movie at the weekend. Audio

8:24 AM.The New Zealand tourism industry has been through its toughest year since the September 11 attacks in the United States and growth, particularly from traditional European markets, looks gloomy for… Read more Audio

8:19 AM.The price of electricity is tipped to stay higher than inflation for the next 18 years, prompting concern that consumers will continue to struggle to pay their bills. Audio

8:12 AM.The New Zealand and Australian governments have also agreed to support a closer defence relationship following a joint Cabinet meeting in Melbourne yesterday. Audio

8:09 AM.Opposition parties are calling for the Privacy Commissioner to be consulted before a trial of a Trans-Tasman data sharing begins. Audio

7:56 AM.Two waka hourua, tall ships and flying catamarans are just some of the boats in the huge flotilla that will be part of the annual racing regatta on the Waitemata Harbour today. Audio

7:53 AM.Demolition of the first cluster of properties bought by the Government in Christchurch's red zone begins in the suburb of Bexley today. Audio

7:51 AM.Auckland 14-year-old Lydia Ko putted her way into golfing history yesterday, when she became the youngest person ever to win a professional tournament. Audio

7:47 AM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

7:41 AM.Reflecting on that report, the Mayor of Auckland Len Brown says the quantum growth in population has been phenomenal. Audio

7:38 AM.As Auckland celebrates its 172nd anniversary today, it's also preparing to welcome its one and a half millionth resident. Audio

7:28 AM.Our correspondent in Melbourne Dave Worsley was there, and says the final set was mesmerising. Audio

7:23 AM.Evidence has come to light showing the performance of Tony Marryatt as the Christchurch City Council's chief executive may not have been as exemplary as some on the council have said. Audio

7:19 AM.Electricity price rises are to exceed the rate of inflation for the next 18 years. Audio

7:15 AM.Radio New Zealand political editor Brent Edwards talks to us from Melbourne. Audio

7:08 AM.The Prime Minister has arrived back from bi-lateral talks and a joint cabinet meeting in Melbourne. Audio

6:45 AM.News from the business sector including a market report. Audio

6:37 AM.The New Zealand and Australian governments held their second joint Cabinet meeting in Melbourne yesterday but it lacked the bold decisions made at the first one nearly three years ago. Audio

6:26 AM.The co-leader at Te Papa museum, says further talks are needed about how Maori mummified heads should be officially welcomed home from overseas; The Museum Board's Chairman, Sir Wira Gardiner, says… Read more Audio

6:21 AM.News from the rural and farming sector. Audio

6:16 AM.The latest from the Pacific region. Audio

6:14 AM.It's Auckland anniversary today and another milestone is about to be reached, with the city's population about to pass one and a half million this week. Audio

6:10 AM.An Economic Development Ministry report suggests electricity prices will keep rising faster than the rate of inflation for at least the next 18 years. Audio

6:00 AM.Second joint Cabinet meeting held with Australian counterparts; RNZ political editor analyses PM's Australian trip; power price rises to outstrip inflation for next 18 years; in-house reviews reveal… Read more Audio