Morning Report for Monday 20 October 2014

8:57 AM.Melbourne correspondent Phil Kafcaloudes speaks with Susie Ferguson. Audio

8:54 AM.In a bid to resolve a conflict between humans and kea at a logging site near Nelson, The Kea Conservation Trust has introduced a kea gymnasium. Audio

8:50 AM.Celebrations were held across the country at the weekend to mark Niue's 40th anniversary of self governance. Audio

8:47 AM.Haka and poi are to be used to rehabilitate stroke survivors in Britain. The Victoria Business School's Pro Vice-Chancellor says it made intensive efforts to support the Maori Business Programme which… Read more Audio

8:43 AM.Today marks one year since nine new councillors and a new mayor officially took office in Christchurch. Audio

8:36 AM.Britain's most senior Catholic cleric has insisted Pope Francis's drive to make the Roman Catholic Church more welcoming to gay people will not be halted by a backlash from conservative bishops. Audio

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

8:30 AM.A man whose son almost suffocated in a collapsed mound of dirt in Twizel says he wants an investigation into the incident to ensure it never happens again. Audio

8:28 AM.Officials in Nepal say a search and rescue operation to find trekkers, stranded after a series of blizzards and avalanches on the Annapurna trail, has ended. A Canterbury couple, Peter and Elizabeth… Read more Audio

8:22 AM.The Liberian President, Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, is appealing to all countries to help fight the Ebola virus. Audio

8:20 AM.Families who are struggling to make ends meet say higher wages and greater compassion from government agencies would make their lives a little easier. Audio

8:15 AM.The Prime Minister John Key says the current situation with the Auckland crisis reflects what's happened in a market which has bounced back since the global financial crisis. Audio

8:11 AM.The Government's policy to solve Auckland's housing shortage and curb rising prices, is delivering windfall profits for some owners of land designated for fast-track development. Audio

8:07 AM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

7:56 AM.Haka and poi are to be used to rehabilitate stroke survivors in Britain. Audio

7:53 AM.Officials in Nepal say a search and rescue operation to find trekkers, stranded after a series of blizzards and avalanches on the Annapurna trail, has ended. Audio

7:50 AM.Inflation is disappearing, and economists are wondering where it's gone. Audio

7:49 AM.The government might be promising to be a loud and independent voice on the United Nations Security Council, but the Prime Minister, John Key, still can't say if that means New Zealand troops will go… Read more Audio

7:40 AM.Rugby commentator Keith Quinn speaks with Guyon Espiner. Audio

7:37 AM.Australian rugby is still reeling after the shock resignation of coach Ewen McKenzie, hard on the heels of the Wallabies one point loss to New Zealand in Brisbane. Audio

7:27 AM.The Labour Party has appointed former British Labour front bencher Bryan Gould, as the convenor of its post-election review. Audio

7:23 AM.The Auckland-based list MP Jacinda Ardern, will become deputy leader of the Labour Party if leadership hopeful Grant Robertson gets his way. Audio

7:13 AM.The Mayor of Auckland Len Brown speaks with Guyon Espiner. Audio

7:10 AM.With Auckland capital valuations set to leap next year, homeowners are facing an anxious wait on how much more they'll have to pay in rates. Audio

7:06 AM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

6:57 AM.Key events in the financial markets this week will be data on how much China's economy is slowing, as well as the continuation of company annual meetings. Audio

6:55 AM.Across the Tasman Australians are growing reluctant to retire because of constant changes to superannuation policy. Audio

6:53 AM.A survey shows the proportion of large and full-time property investors who own seven or more properties has grown significantly in the past four years. Audio

6:50 AM.Sky City's chief executive blames its sagging share price for the unhappiness its shareholders expressed at Friday's annual meeting. Audio

6:47 AM.Economists are expecting the September quarter inflation figures due this week will undershoot the Reserve Bank's 0.7 percent forecast. Audio

6:39 AM.The Real Estate Institute says updates on house values in Auckland will give buyers a much more realistic guide to whether they can afford a home Audio

6:28 AM.Haka and poi are to be used to rehabilitate stroke survivors in Britain. The Victoria Business School's Pro Vice-Chancellor says it made intensive efforts to support the Maori Business Programme which… Read more Audio

6:21 AM.News from the rural and farming sector. Audio

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

6:10 AM.The Government's policy to solve Auckland's housing shortage and curb rising prices is delivering windfall profits for owners of land earmarked for fast-track housing. Audio

6:06 AM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

6:00 AM.Auckland land prices soar in Government's Special Housing Areas, Home buyers battle for outer-Auckland as values soar, Auckland mayor discusses potential impact of rates rise, Labour leadership… Read more Audio