Morning Report for Friday 1 March 2019

6:00 AM.Canterbury police carry gun after shooting; Arrow collapse: Another construction firm in financial strife; Reservations over new Rugby World League; Indignation as proposed World League sidesteps… Read more Audio

6:06 AM.The Black Caps will be 86 without loss - in reply to Bangladesh's first innings of 234 - when the second day of the first test starts in Hamilton this morning. Audio

6:09 AM.A Wellington developer is hoping work will start again in a few days on his inner city apartment high rise despite subcontractors walking off the job at news of big financial woes at the construction… Read more Audio

6:13 AM.The Transport Minister Phil Twyford says the decision to force Kiwirail to backtrack on its decision to ditch its electric locomotives was a no-brainer. In October the Government announced it was… Read more Audio

6:17 AM.The Wellington City Council is set to push ahead with consulting on a liquor ban in Kelburn Park, despite early discussions showing the police don't think one is necessary. The council is proposing a… Read more Audio

6:19 AM.Lucky to be alive after being hit by a truck while out training last year, the Auckland triathlete Terenzo Bozzone is hoping to celebrate his birthday by retaining his title at Ironman New Zealand in… Read more Audio

6:26 AM.News from the rural and farming sector. Audio

6:39 AM.In a rare departure from long-standing New Zealand policing practice, all front-line officers in Canterbury will be carrying sidearms from Friday. It follows two related incidents in Christchurch -… Read more Audio

7:06 AM.The Black Caps bowler Neil Wagner says their ability to adapt to a less responsive Seddon Park pitch was key to their good effort with the ball on day 1 of the first cricket test against Bangladesh in… Read more Audio

7:10 AM.All Canterbury police will be wearing sidearms from today. The move was triggered by a shootout between police and a gunman in a surburban street on Tuesday. The gunman is in hospital with serious… Read more Audio

7:15 AM.Developers are scrambling to keep the wheels on major construction projects after a debilitating blow to leading builder Arrow International. While some say they can take over the projects themselves… Read more Audio

7:20 AM.Reservations are being raised about World Rugby's proposed new World League. The competition would involve 12 teams, the Six Nations teams, the four Rugby Championship teams, along with Japan and the… Read more Audio

7:24 AM.There's widespread indignation within Pacific rugby after news of a proposed new 'World League' that would exclude Pacific teams. As part of the 12-team league, Japan and the United States will be in… Read more Audio

7:27 AM.Talks between US President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un have been cut short with no agreement reached on further moves to end North Korea's nuclear programme. After several hours… Read more Audio

7:38 AM.Donald Trump's personal lawyer, Michael Cohen is giving his third and final testimony for the week, in a closed session before the House intelligence committee. Our correspondent in New York, William… Read more Audio

7:46 AM.An online game said to encourage children to self-harm is likely a hoax, but that hasn't stopped agencies in New Zealand and overseas sounding the alarm. The game reportedly involves a puppet-like… Read more Audio

7:55 AM.The national museum Te Papa is defending its decision to make expert staff redundant. In a signed letter, 30 international scientists warned the museum it would regret losing the staff in a new… Read more Audio

8:06 AM.The New Zealand bowler Neil Wagner believes patience is the key to his side putting themselves in the box seat on day 2 of first cricket test against Bangladesh. Audio

8:10 AM.Police are being accused of an over-reaction in arming officers in Canterbury. The Canterbury District Commander, Superintendent John Price, announced yesterday that all frontline staff would carry… Read more Audio

8:16 AM.Japan is counting down to hosting this year's Rugby World Cup but it's goal of the tournament delivering 1 million players to the sport is already a forlorn hope. World and Asia rugby have already met… Read more Audio

8:20 AM.Six kiwi, two little blue penguins, a seal pup and 23 weka were killed by dogs over summer. Conservation organisations says this might be an underestimate. Audio

8:27 AM.Back in 2002 the country was embroiled in a scandal involving the suspected release of genetically modified corn. Corngate, as it will now forever be known, sparked impassioned debate about the… Read more Audio

8:39 AM.It's emerged the government forced Kiwirail to backtrack on a decision to ditch its electric locomotives. According to the Treasury, it's the first time a state-owned enterprise has been directed by a… Read more Audio

8:42 AM.Immigration advisers say the continued lack of regulation of marketing managers is blighting international education and leaving badly advised students high and dry. They say they are constantly… Read more Audio

8:47 AM.Air New Zealand has been accused of trying to cover up bad news with a regional ticket price drop. The company's half-year profit has tumbled because of high fuel costs, slower passenger growth and… Read more Audio

8:52 AM.The Wellington City Council is still considering a liquor ban in a Wellington suburb, despite reluctance from police, and Victoria University. Last year council officers recommended against imposing a… Read more Audio

8:56 AM.It's Friday so we cross the ditch to Canberra to talk to our correspondent Kerry-Anne Walsh. Audio