Morning Report for Thursday 23 February 2012

8:54 AM.We look back at the first anniversary of the Christchurch earthquake. Audio

8:50 AM.The Mangawhai Ratepayers Association says the borrowing of millions of dollars by the Kaipara District Council appears to have been unlawful, and creditors may be at risk. Audio

8:48 AM.The Ministry of Economic Development's iwi relations manager the Government's message to stimulate economic growth through petroleum and minerals resources hasn't been well delivered; The Maori… Read more Audio

8:41 AM.After more disorder, couch burning and arrests in north Dunedin this week, solutions are being sought to tame the rowdiest student population in the country. Audio

8:37 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 man with the job of selling the Government's push for increased mining to Maori says he'll walk away from the job if the environment's put at risk. Audio

8:23 AM.The thirty-year plan for transport in Auckland is being criticised for what some councillors believe is a last minute swing, back to major roading projects. Audio

8:18 AM.The US lawyer for the MegaUpload founder Kim Dotcom says the case against him is politically inspired and American authorities are wrong on the facts and wrong in law. Audio

8:14 AM.In Australia, the sudden resignation of the foreign minister Kevin Rudd has set him on a collision course with Julia Gillard for the leadership of the Labor Party. Audio

8:09 AM.One of the country's largest district health boards, Waikato DHB, is not ruling out cutting front-line staff, as it tries to make up a $20 million shortfall. Audio

7:57 AM.The system of school boards of trustees is heading for a shake-up after nearly 25 years without change. Audio

7:53 AM.Two Western journalists have been killed in Syria, as government forces reportedly prepare for a final assault on the besieged city of Homs. Audio

7:50 AM.The Ministry of Foreign Affairs will announce this afternoon the axing of hundreds of jobs, as part of cost-cutting measures at the department. Audio

7:48 AM.Otago University's vice chancellor has begun ringing individual students caught drinking too much to try to end alcohol-fuelled disorder problems. Audio

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

7:41 AM.A legal expert says extradition proceedings against MegaUpload founder Kim Dotcom could take months and may not be successful. Audio

7:27 AM.The Minister of Social Development, Paula Bennett, comments on the welfare package. Audio

7:23 AM.The government is being warned its welfare package for young people could be open to abuse by providers. Audio

7:20 AM.One of the country's largest district health boards, Waikato DHB, is not ruling out cutting front-line staff, as it tries to make up a $20 million shortfall. Audio

7:14 AM.In his first extended New Zealand interview, the Norwegian adventurer Jarle Andhoy is continuing to question New Zealand's involvement in the loss of his yacht Berserk and three crew members last… Read more Audio

7:08 AM.Australia's foreign minister, Kevin Rudd, resigned from his post unexpectedly last night and the Prime Minister, Julia Gillard, will today announce she'll put her leadership of the Labor Party on the… Read more Audio

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

6:38 AM.The Waikato District Health Board says it will not rule out cutting frontline jobs as it faces a a $20 million deficit in the coming financial year. Audio

6:28 AM.The Crown's iwi relationships manger for petroleum and minerals has started talking to tribes about plans to expand exploration; The Maori Midwives Collective Nga Maia plans to change its business… 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.The former head of the International Monetary Fund, Dominique Strauss-Kahn, has spent the night in French prison. Audio

6:10 AM.The vice chancellor of Otago University is taking a hands on approach to students caught drinking too much. Audio

6:00 AM.Rudd quits, ups likelihood of bid for Australian leadership; Norwegian adventurer still wants answers to Berserk loss; jobs may go in Waikato DHB funding shortfall; Government warns welfare package… Read more Audio