Morning Report for Thursday 21 November 2013

8:55 AM.A school community fears it could be torn apart over plans for a new Auckland motorway, and says it's insulted by a lack of consultation. Audio

8:48 AM.A master carver in Hawke's Bay is pleading for tangata whenua to come together and find ways of reaching out to vandals targeting Maori carved posts; Labour's spokesperson for Maori Development, Nania… Read more Audio

8:44 AM.The Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment has just published a report on water quality which warns water quality at some of the country's most popular swimming spots will continue to… Read more Audio

8:40 AM.Back to our lead story about how convicted criminal Alan Titford was able to run for the Far North mayoralty while in prison awaiting sentencing, the Internal Affairs Minister, Chris Tremain is with… Read more Audio

8:37 AM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

8:31 AM.A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio

8:27 AM.We're used to new generations surpassing the achievements of their forebears but a study of global fitness has found that when it comes to running, today's children are going backwards. Audio

8:23 AM.For the New Zealand team, Ricki Herbert says he leaves the job proud of his achievements but has taken a swipe at his critics, labelling them jealous. Audio

8:18 AM.The candidates campaigning to be the next MP for Christchurch East have been quizzed by locals as to how personally connected they are to the electorate and the wider city. Audio

8:15 AM.A man charged with posing as a dentist and an optometrist to rip off the tax-payer to the tune of over 400 thousand dollars has lost his share in a flat. Audio

8:13 AM.Joining us is Detective Eddie Evans, the officer in charge of the case against Titford. Audio

8:09 AM.The mayoral campaign of Allan Titford is to come under government scrutiny after it emerged he ran for office after being convicted on rape and violence charges. Audio

7:55 AM.A master Maori carver suspects vandalism of carved tourist and information posts is being carried out by iwi members as a protest against so-called corporate tribal leaders. Audio

7:52 AM.The execution of Joseph Franklin drew a number of protest vigils from opponents of the death penalty. Audio

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

7:35 AM.Opposition parties are declaring the partial asset sales programme a flop, with both investors and taxpayers missing out. Audio

7:25 AM.A journalist who investigated the 1986 disappearance of Luana Williams says the police have ignored his offers of information. Audio

7:21 AM.The community housing sector is questioning how the Government expects them to provide 20 percent of the country's social housing when it gets just three percent of the funding. Audio

7:16 AM.New Zealand's World Cup dreams are over. Audio

7:14 AM.After a year of major upheavals - which included the chief executive standing down and Bob Parker not seeking re-election - Christchurch City Council can expect more change this year. Audio

7:09 AM.The Internal Affairs Minister, Chris Tremain, says he wants to know how a prominent Northland man Alan Titford was able to contest the region's mayoralty after being convicted of serious sex and… Read more Audio

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

6:42 AM.The All Whites captain Tommy Smith says while he's disappointed to have failed to make the World Cup he's pleased the side turned in a competitve performance to farewell coach Ricki Herbert. Audio

6:37 AM.The failed Far North mayoral candidate Alan Titford has begun a 24 year jail sentence for the violent abuse of his wife and family over more than two decades, as well as other charges against him… Read more Audio

6:27 AM.A master carver suspects iwi descendants could be responsible for vandalising some Maori tourist and information carved posts, because they feel disempowered by so-call corporate tribal relatives… 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.Air New Zealand shares which sold for 1-dollar-65 on Tuesday were last night were trading at 1 dollar 56. Audio

6:00 AM.The government demands answers about how high profile Northlander Alan Titford could run for mayor while in jail awaiting sentencing for serious crimes. A major restructuring of Christchurch City… Read more Audio