Morning Report for Thursday 21 March 2013

8:53 AM.This month marks fifty years since Jazz legend Louis Armstrong toured this country. Audio

8:50 AM.The Anglican Church in Christchurch says it will outline options for a cathedral in the next fortnight. Audio

8:47 AM.A study has found making children stand, not sit, at desks in the classroom makes them more active. Audio

8:43 AM.The Crown body charged with protecting heritage buildings says it's concerned about the future of marae - and how well they would stand up in an earthquake; The Federation of Maori Authorities says… Read more Audio

8:39 AM.Mangawhai property-owners are taking the Kaipara council to the High Court in a bid to have past rates declared illegal. Audio

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

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

8:26 AM.It's about two weeks until club football matches get under way, but drought conditions could seriously affect the start of the season. Audio

8:22 AM.The former All Black, Jerry Collins, should soon be able to receive visitors while in custody, after his arrest for carrying a concealed 17-centimetre knife in Japan. Audio

8:19 AM.The Earthquake Recovery Minister says he's instructed government agencies to prosecute any fraudulent activity during the Christchurch rebuild, to the full extent of the law. Audio

8:15 AM.Parliament's new speaker, David Carter, is being accused of bringing the house into disrepute by allowing ministers to get away with not answering questions. Audio

8:09 AM.Insiders within the Auckland Council believe that the Government is preparing to sideline them and impose its own plan for the future shape of the city. Audio

7:56 AM.Residents sick of the screeching and horns of Wellington's new trains packed a community hall in the suburb of Ngaio last night to vent their frustrations. Audio

7:52 AM.The United States president has reassured Israel of the US's unwavering commitment to its security after arriving on his first official visit since taking office in 2008. Audio

7:48 AM.Crisis talks are being held in Cyprus, after its parliament voted down a financial bail out plan. Audio

7:45 AM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

7:39 AM.The former world squash champion, Dame Susan Devoy, named yesterday as the new Race Relations Commissioner, looks set to begin the job with a debate over whether Waitangi Day should remain as New… Read more Audio

7:36 AM.The Earthquake Recovery Minister says he's instructed government agencies to prosecute any fraudulent activity during the Christchurch rebuild, to the full extent of the law. Audio

7:26 AM.The Japanese rugby club the former All Black Jerry Collins played for is unsure why he was even in the country when he was arrested. Audio

7:19 AM.The whanau of George Taiaroa have described his killing as an unexpected and shocking event and have acknowledged the overwhelming support they have received. Audio

7:14 AM.Police say there's still been no breakthrough in the hunt for the person who shot a roadworker dead near Atiamuri in south Waikato Tuesday. Audio

7:09 AM.There's a growing concern within Auckland Council the Government intends to take direct action to free up land for new housing. Audio

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

6:36 AM.Insiders within the Auckland Council believe that the Government is preparing to grant itself the power to intervene in planning the future shape of the city. Audio

6:27 AM.The Federation of Maori Authorities says some of its members are reporting that it'll take two years before their farms recover; The Crown body charged with protecting heritage buildings says it's… Read more Audio

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

6:22 AM.The Prime Minister has signalled the Government's electronic spy agency faces significant change in the wake of its bungled surveillance of internet millionaire Kim Dotcom. Audio

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

6:00 AM.Tensions escalate over supply of land for Auckland housing, Police update on shooting of George Taiaroa, Site of drive-by shooting to be blessed, PM signals government security bureau faces big… Read more Audio