Morning Report for Wednesday 4 November 2015

8:56 AM.The lack of pest control in Northland is being blamed for the extinction of a distinctive red-crowned parakeet in one area. Audio

8:54 AM.There was a big party at, where the winning horse, Prince of Penzance, was raised at Rich Hill Stud in Matamata... Audio

8:51 AM.After sitting on the backburner for a decade, the Government is now moving to set up a geographical protection system for wine and spirit makers and it's hoping it will lead to greater premiums in… Read more Audio

8:47 AM.As we have been reporting this morning Filipino dairy workers whose visa applications included false information are to be given a second chance. Audio

8:40 AM.A strategy that seeks new pathways to economic growth on the West Coast is being labelled by the Greens as little more than a glossy brochure Audio

8:36 AM.A parliamentary inquiry into special needs such as autism has opened with emphatic and often emotional submissions from parents and teachers. Audio

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

8:27 AM.Judging from the feedback we've been getting, a lot of you have noticed a branding change as you listen to us. Audio

8:25 AM.Fish and Game New Zealand has lashed out at the Government's Land and Water Forum saying the group is effectively a strategy to contain any opposition to its policies. Audio

8:21 AM.Following allegations of rape and other abuse, Nauru has come under pressure at the United Nations to improve its conditions for asylum seekers on the island. Audio

8:17 AM.The Minister of Health says a 35 per cent jump in overall demand for mental health services is one of the reasons the police are dealing with more and more calls. Audio

8:11 AM.Let's go back to Auckland airport where a a huge throng of fans welcomed the All Blacks home 30 minutes ago. Audio

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

7:58 AM.Filipino dairy workers who padded their work experience to gain visas have been given a reprieve but still fear they may be caught out by good character tests in their future applications. Audio

7:54 AM.A High Court judge has ruled an Auckland maternity hospital can continue serving alcohol to new mothers. Audio

7:51 AM.The rollercoaster ride continues for the dairy industry after another fall in the global dairy trade auction. Audio

7:48 AM.The Earthquake Commission is being accused of waiting until it's threatened with legal action before it settles earthquake claims in Christchurch. Audio

7:43 AM.Egypt says there are no facts yet to prove that the Russian airliner that crashed in Egypt broke up in mid-air. Audio

7:38 AM.John Key says New Zealanders' recognition of the status of knights and dames is why he won't follow in Australia's footsteps and remove the honours. Audio

7:32 AM.Hundreds of All Black fans greet them as they arrive at Auckland airport. Audio

7:27 AM.Strapping a child to the front crash bars of a high powered vehicle and driving her through a wall of flames for the sake of entertainment may well be in breach of workplace safety regulations it has… Read more Audio

7:26 AM.If you happen to bump into the royal couple while they're visiting, a few protocol tips from Buckingham Palace... Audio

7:22 AM.While they might not generate the crowds that the All Blacks are expected to attract this morning, the arrival of the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall today is expected to generate its own excitement… Read more Audio

7:20 AM.The All Blacks have just landed in Auckland. Audio

7:14 AM.As racing fairytales go, Michelle Payne's Melbourne Cup win yesterday on rank kiwi outsider Prince of Penzance is a "Victory too far fetched for Hollywood'' the Sydney Morning Herald says. Audio

7:11 AM.Chris Cairns has given evidence at his perjury trial in London. Audio

7:07 AM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

6:59 AM.Wall Street is up a touch ahead of the key non-farms payroll data later in the week Audio

6:57 AM.A New Zealand chocolate maker says there's a lucrative business opportunity for Pacific cocoa bean producers, which could bolster their long term economic security. Audio

6:56 AM.An economic researcher says the average skill of workers fell between 2001 and 2012. Audio

6:54 AM.The energy company, Trustpower, says its takeover bid for King Country Energy presented itself after the major shareholder decided to sell. Audio

6:53 AM.Commodity prices rose in October, for the second month in a row, but improving prices could quickly be eroded if the New Zealand dollar continues to strengthen. Audio

6:50 AM.Dairy prices have fallen for a second consecutive auction, with the average price down more than 7 percent at the twice monthly global auction. Audio

6:46 AM.A move by the Government to finally set up a geographical protection system for wine and spirit makers is being applauded by the wine industry. Audio

6:44 AM.A high profile member of a forum set up to advise the Government on water and land use has quit, saying it was being muzzled and stopped from speaking out on environmental issues. Audio

6:37 AM.Hundreds of All Black fans are already at Auckland airport awaiting the return home of the world cup winning team. Audio

6:24 AM.News from the rural and farming sector. Audio

6:20 AM.Dairy prices have fallen an average 7 percent in Fonterra's latest auction, that's a further note of caution that the recovery in dairy prices will take time. Audio

6:17 AM.A Christchurch lawyer representing hundreds of clients unhappy with EQC says EQC is reluctant to settle earthquake claims unless it is threatened with court action. Audio

6:13 AM.South African judges have heard a prosecution appeal for athlete Oscar Pistorius to be convicted of murder instead of culpable homicide. Audio

6:10 AM.Australian media have hailed it as perhaps the biggest win for women's rights in sport. Audio

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

6:00 AM.Chris Cairns gives evidence for the first time at his perjury trial in London. Australian media hail Michelle Payne's victory in the Melbourne cup saying it's the biggest win for women's rights in… Read more Audio