Morning Report for Tuesday 28 August 2012

8:54 AM.Tropical Storm Isaac has disrupted US offshore energy production in the Gulf of Mexico and is threatening to hit Louisiana on the anniversary of the devastating Hurricane Katrina in 2005. Audio

8:51 AM.A west Auckland urban Maori authority says it would not have poured money and resources into delivering a Government welfare scheme, if it had known the plug was about to be pulled; An Auckland iwi… Read more Audio

8:46 AM.The former president of the foundation for cosmetic and plastic surgery says the number of botched procedures is likely to be a lot more than is being reported. Audio

8:43 AM.A new report by the Environmental Defence Society says New Zealand has lost its place as a world leader in marine animal protection, because of outdated laws. Audio

8:40 AM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

8:34 AM.A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio

8:27 AM.A new study shows that persistent use of cannabis by young people can cause an IQ decline in later life. Audio

8:22 AM.Franz Josef locals fear for the future of their town centre if new building activity along the main street is banned because the land lies over the Alpine Fault. Audio

8:12 AM.A series of meetings today will urgently reconsider the reintegration plan for notorious sex offender Stewart Murray Wilson, who's due to be released tomorrow. Audio

8:08 AM.The Prime Minister, John Key, says the Government will decide next week whether it will push ahead this year with the sale of up to 49 per cent of the Mighty River Power company. Audio

7:55 AM.The official countdown to the Paralympics in London has started with the lighting of the Paralympic flame on top of four of the highest mountains in Britain. Audio

7:51 AM.A psychiatrist, who was one of the last people to see the murderer Antonie Dixon alive, had considered moving him to a mental health unit because he was psychotic and delusional. Audio

7:48 AM.The Government is expected to announce tomorrow a 45-million dollar plan to strengthen bridges so they can handle much heavier vehicles. Audio

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

7:39 AM.Education Minister Hekia Parata was asked about her rationale for closing McKenzie and Salisbury Schools, while keeping the others open. Audio

7:36 AM.School leaders are not holding out much hope that they can reverse the government's decision to close two of the country's four residential schools for children with special needs. Audio

7:28 AM.A plan by the Westland District Council to rezone half of Franz Josef's main street because of earthquake fears, has been met with anger by local business owners. Audio

7:25 AM.Consumer New Zealand says it expects scrutiny over the price of milk to shift from farmers to supermarkets after a Commerce Commission investigation. Audio

7:21 AM.It has been a violent 24 hours in Afghanistan as well as 17 civilians being killed, 10 Afghan soldiers at a checkpoint have also lost their lives. Audio

7:17 AM.The Corrections Department and Stewart Murray Wilson's lawyer will meet today to reconsider his reintegration plan, in light of yesterday's partially successful judicial review. Audio

7:12 AM.Joining us is Kathy Ertel, a treaty lawyer who represented the Ngati Ruapani iwi at the Waitangi Tribunal hearing into water rights. Audio

7:08 AM.The Prime Minister appears determined to proceed with the sale of shares in Mighty River Power before the end of the year, despite the Waitangi Tribunal recommending it be delayed. Audio

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

6:35 AM.A judge has thrown out a legal challenge taken by Whanganui District Council to prevent the serial sex offender, Stewart Murray Wilson, being released in its area, but has not yet given his reasons… Read more Audio

6:27 AM.A west Auckland urban Maori authority says it would not have poured money and resources into delivering a Government welfare scheme, if it had known the plug was about to be pulled; An Auckland iwi… Read more Audio

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

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

6:13 AM.There's been fresh unrest at a platinum mining complex in South Africa where 34 people were shot dead by police 11 days ago. Audio

6:08 AM.The Green Party has warned the Government not to ignore the Waitangi Tribunal's report recommending it delay the sale of shares in Mighty River Power. Audio

6:00 AM.PM appears determined to proceed with sale, Iwi lawyer disappointed with PM's intentions for Mighty River, Wilson case rushed back to Parole Board, 17 civilians slain in Afghanistan, 12 soldiers… Read more Audio