Morning Report for Wednesday 22 February 2012

8:55 AM.A public forum on partial asset sales has been told the weight of global history is against such sales. Audio

8:52 AM.Ngai Tahu says its people are turning to the tribe for help with legal and engineering advice about their earthquake-damaged homes in Christchurch; The Chairperson of the Maori Midwives Collective Nga… Read more Audio

8:46 AM.The Prime Minister delivered a speech at Latimer Square. Audio

8:41 AM.Thought is now turning to the future of Christchurch. Audio

8:37 AM.A service is taking place in Latimer Square to mark the anniversary. Audio

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

8:28 AM.A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio

8:23 AM.The government's been called on to step in and dissolve the Kaipara District Council, after details emerged of the council's debt crisis. Audio

8:21 AM.Many suburbs have suffered significant damage, but for whatever reason have not attracted a great deal of media attention. Audio

8:18 AM.At another ceremony last night the unidentified victims were remembered. Audio

8:13 AM.The earthquake recovery minister, Gerry Brownlee, is at the service. Audio

8:09 AM.A memorial service for those who lost family members has begun in Latimer Square. Audio

7:57 AM.More economic pain is on the way for Greece, with the European Union agreeing to a second bail out of the country in exchange for more cuts to public spending. Audio

7:54 AM.The country's science, tertiary education and economic development agencies face a shake-up as the Government tries to get them working more effectively. Audio

7:50 AM.Antarctic New Zealand says the supplies left behind by Jarle Andhoy was moved to Christchurch, with his knowledge. Audio

7:47 AM.The Norwegian adventurer, Jarle Andhoy, has arrived in McMurdo Sound but says he has found no sign of supply depots left behind during last year's ill-fated voyage by his yacht the Berserk. Audio

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

7:38 AM.For many residents in Bexley, the anniversary marks the beginning of the end. Audio

7:34 AM.As well as Christchurch, commemorative services are being held in other centres in New Zealand and around the world. Audio

7:24 AM.In the first stressful moments after the quake the police were at the centre of the response. Audio

7:21 AM.Dealing with the aftermath of the Christchurch earthquakes is a challenge unlike any New Zealand has faced in its history. Audio

7:18 AM.At 8am there will a memorial service in Latimer Square for the families of those who died in the quake. Audio

7:09 AM.It's one year today since a 6.3 magnitude earthquake hit Christchurch. Audio

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

6:38 AM.Tom Brittenden was working in Cashel Mall at the time of the quake. Audio

6:27 AM.Efforts are underway to find out how many Maori left Christchurch after the earthquake; The Chairperson of the Maori Midwives Collective Nga Maia, says the earthquake a year ago forced the… Read more Audio

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

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

6:15 AM.The former head of the failed finance company Bridgecorp has admitted in court he rejected a warning about missing investor payments because it was written by a junior staff member. Audio

6:11 AM.Today, the nation marks a year since the 6.3 magnitude earthquake hit Christchurch. Audio

6:00 AM.One year on, New Zealand remembers Christchurch quake; families of quake victims to hold special memorial service; Cera chief executive reflects on progress a year on; police hope to stave-off spike… Read more Audio