Morning Report for Thursday 6 December 2012

8:56 AM.The jazz pianist Dave Brubeck, whose mix of novel rhythms and classical structures made him a towering figure in modern jazz, has died at the age of 91. Audio

8:52 AM.Fossilised bones found in Africa over 80 years ago may actually be from the oldest dinosaur ever found. Audio

8:49 AM.Philips, LG Electronics, and Panasonic are among the companies handed a hefty fine by the European Union for rigging the price of a once-crucial component of TV and computer screens. Audio

8:44 AM.The Kohanga Reo movement is praying the government takes urgent action to help restore its philosophy - and not leave it lingering like the Waitangi Tribunal report on Flora and Fauna; The leader of… Read more Audio

8:41 AM.The sperm counts of some New Zealand men are falling, along with those in countries as varied as Israel, Tunisia and India - but a new survey shows for the first time a long-term, severe decline in… Read more Audio

8:38 AM.The Government has announced a new support package for kiwifruit growers worst hit by the vine-killing disease PSA, but many growers say it's not enough. 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.Farmers north of Whangarei have banded together to take two councils to court over a flood control scheme they say is a disaster. Audio

8:21 AM.As the weather is getting warmer, the Waikato District Health Board is warning people to stay away from the water at Lake Whangape, north-west of Huntly and Lake Waikare, east of Te Kauwhata. Audio

8:19 AM.Going by gondola to Milford Sound has come out on top in a report looking at the best way to get to the top tourist spot. Audio

8:16 AM.The Council of Trade Unions says new safety codes for the forestry industry aren't good enough to deal with what it calls scandalously dangerous working conditions. Audio

8:12 AM.One of the two men accused of killing a Radio New Zealand journalist in central Wellington nearly a year ago has admitted in court that the attack was unprovoked. Audio

8:09 AM.Canterbury teachers could become targets for legal action if they go ahead with a one day strike in February next year. Audio

7:51 AM.Audits of schools and tertiary education providers show some boards have misused state funding, with lavish spending on overseas trips, double-dipping by board members, and buying land and buildings… Read more Audio

7:48 AM.A senior Los Angeles fire fighter has told the CTV inquest New Zealand Fire Service managers put the lives of those carrying out rescues at risk and were derelict in their duty. Audio

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

7:36 AM.The Government's latest support package for kiwifruit orchardists hit with the vine-killing disease PSA has been called an insult to growers. Audio

7:27 AM.The spokesperson for the families of the Pike River Mine victims, Bernie Monk, wants more information from the Prime Minister about his plans to help recover the men's remains. Audio

7:23 AM.The New Zealand First leader, Winston Peters, says he'd pretty much made his mind up that Brendan Horan could no longer be a member of the party caucus four or five days ago. Audio

7:20 AM.Ian Leckie, the president of the NZEI says the vote to strike recognises that Christchurch teachers feel left out of the process. Audio

7:16 AM.Primary school teachers throughout Canterbury have voted overwhelmingly in favour of a one-day strike early next year. Audio

7:09 AM.After years of legal battles, the sole survivor of the Mount Wellington-Panmure RSA killings in 2001 is set to accept a compensation settlement from the Corrections Department today. Audio

6:46 AM.News from the business sector including a market report. Audio

6:40 AM.The Prime Minister has defended himself against accusations that not enough is being done to retrieve the bodies of the 29 Pike River miners. Audio

6:37 AM.The New Zealand First leader Winston Peters says he makes no apology for acting as judge, jury and executioner when expelling his former MP, Brendan Horan, saying that's what the situation demanded. Audio

6:27 AM.The Kohanga Reo movement is praying the government takes urgent action to help restore its philosophy - and not leave it lingering like the Waitangi Tribunal report on Flora and Fauna; The leader of… Read more Audio

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

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

6:11 AM.The Equal Employment Opportunities Commissioner, Judy McGregor, has told a Parliamentary committee a proposed starting-out wage for young people fails human rights laws. Audio

6:00 AM.Susan Couch set to receive compensation for RSA attack; Christchurch teachers strike may be deemed illegal; Teachers say planned strike a last resort; Peters decided Horan's fate days earlier; Bernie… Read more Audio