Morning Report for Thursday 30 October 2014

8:55 AM.Police in northern India are searching for thieves who stole cash and jewellery worth hundreds of thousands of dollars, after tunneling into a bank vault. Audio

8:51 AM.A radiologist wanted by American authorities on sex charges who also worked in New Zealand has had his medical practicing certificate revoked. Audio

8:47 AM.An investigation is under way after a U.S. rocket blew up seconds after its launch over an island on the coast of Virginia. Audio

8:44 AM.Pregnant Maori women who experience domestic violence are more likely to face potential problems when trying to access health care, according to a study by researchers at the University of Auckland. A… Read more Audio

8:33 AM.A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio

8:27 AM.The Government will spend almost 26 million dollars on the New Zealand flag whether or not the country votes to change it. Audio

8:25 AM.Two sons of a murdered Australian businessman say they want justice to be done, even if it means their mother being executed for the crime. Audio

8:19 AM.Rape crisis organisations say the lack of a conviction in an Auckland sex ring case will reaffirm the behaviour of sexual offenders and make it less likely for victims to come forward. Audio

8:17 AM.The Labour Party also says ports need to take responsibility for safety on their own land. Audio

8:11 AM.The Port of Tauranga has the worst injury rate in the country but says its not responsible for the workplace accidents at the port. Audio

8:06 AM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

7:56 AM.A Christchurch man has developed a smart phone application which is helping to make a big reduction in the amount of graffiti in the city. Audio

7:50 AM.The Government will spend almost 26 million dollars on the New Zealand flag whether or not the country votes to change it. Audio

7:45 AM.The Reserve Bank is expected to keep the official cash rate at 3 point 5 percent when it makes its announcement at 9 o'clock. Audio

7:41 AM.The Government is predicting construction to boom to unprecedented levels by 2017. Audio

7:32 AM.The Mayor of Auckland Len Brown says most Aucklanders would be happy paying motorway charges if it meant traffic congestion eased in the city. Audio

7:29 AM.Some Aucklanders say they'd grudgingly pay a motorway toll or higher rates if it would ease the city's transport woes. Audio

7:26 AM.Susie Ferguson speaks with Victoria University criminologist Jan Jordan. Audio

7:20 AM.Supporters of sexual assault victims say the police are sending an awful message by not prosecuting those involved in a high profile teenage sex ring in Auckland. Audio

7:15 AM.Susie Ferguson speaks with Corporate Services Manager at the Port of Tauranga, Sara Lunam. Audio

7:11 AM.Profits at New Zealand ports are at record levels but its coming at a cost with seven deaths and 133 serious accidents reported since 2011. Audio

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

6:59 AM.New Zealand's Top 50 Index closed yesterday up 18 points to end at 53 56. Audio

6:57 AM.Whittakers chocolate continues to be the popular go-to sweet treat for New Zealanders. Audio

6:54 AM.Sir Michael Hill says these are the most exciting times in the jewellery retailer's history. Audio

6:52 AM.Chorus says New Zealand lacks the right incentives to encourage consumers to sign up for ultra fast broadband. Audio

6:50 AM.TradeMe's year-on-year revenue for the sale of general goods has dropped one percent. Audio

6:47 AM.Meridian Energy is receiving expert advice that demand for aluminium is likely to outstrip supply over the next two years. Audio

6:42 AM.The Green Party says the decision not to press charges in a high profile teenage sex ring case in Auckland highlights systemic failures. Audio

6:39 AM.There have been at least seven deaths and 133 serious accidents at New Zealand ports since 2011. Audio

6:27 AM.A Maori film and television group says it wants Te Mangai Paho - the Maori Broadcasting Funding Agency - to reconsider ring-fencing three-million dollars for Television New Zealand shows. An Auckland… Read more Audio

6:25 AM.Zambia's Guy Scott became Africa's first white head of state in 20 years after the president Michael Sata, died in a London hospital aged 77. Audio

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

6:16 AM.The latest from the Pacific region. Audio

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

6:00 AM.Zambia President Michael Sata Dies, Former port worker not surprised by high accident rate, Roastbusters case highlights systemic failures, NZ ports accidents and deaths detailed in report, Petition… Read more Audio