Morning Report

The Motor Industry Association's chief executive believes Holden won't be leaving any customers high and dry.

General Motors says it will "retire" the Holden brand from sales, design and engineering across Australia and New Zealand by next year.

David Crawford is the chief executive of the Motor Industry Association.

An analysis of the $50 million repair and upgrade of the earthquake-prone Yarrow Stadium in New Plymouth reveals it has a high degree of risk.

A Risk Register discussed behind closed doors by Yarrow's owner - the Taranaki Regional Council - last week identifies 12 different risk factors, nine of which it rates as inherently 'high risk'.

RNZ Taranaki Whanganui reporter, Robin Martin, has more.

The Motor Industry Association's chief executive believes Holden won't be leaving any customers high and dry.

General Motors says it will "retire" the Holden brand from sales, design and engineering across Australia and New Zealand by next year.

David Crawford is the chief executive of the Motor Industry Association.

Those trying to make a living from selling wild rabbits to restaurants and for pet food say they are being driven out of business by high compliance costs.

Shooters and processors spoken to by RNZ say audits up to every six weeks are over the top and they should not be treated in the same way as a large scale meatworks.

Conan Young reports.

A brief update on the movements in the financial sector.

Teacher involvement in school sports has fallen to its lowest rate in 20 years.

A survey by School Sport New Zealand shows 29 percent of teachers were involved in secondary school sports last year, which is the lowest figure on record.

In 2000, 46 percent of teachers were involved in sport.

Garry Carnachan is the School Sport New Zealand chief executive.

He speaks to Susie Ferguson.

It's been described as Tinder for tourism - and already "Go with Tourism" is reporting hundreds of successful matches less than a year since its launch.

Now the online platform that connects employers with potential employees is going nationwide in a bid to attract more people into the sector.

The industry estimates it will need another 40,000 workers by 2025 to combat predicted labour shortages.

Tess Brunton reports.

Twelve jurors in New York have begun deliberating the fate of former Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein, who is on trial for rape and predatory sexual assault.

Weinstein has pleaded not guilty to sexually assaulting a former production assistant and raping a onetime aspiring actress.

He faces life in prison if convicted on the most serious charge, predatory sexual assault. A unanimous verdict is needed for a conviction.

Susie Ferguson speaks to New York correspondent William Denselow.

Wellington's water authorities will hold an emergency meeting today to try to find a solution to the onslaught of pollution affecting the city's rivers and beaches.

Wellington Mayor Andy Foster and the council's chief executive are demanding answers from Wellington Water as contamination levels continue to render many waterways unswimmable.

Rachel Thomas has more.

Far North locals say the council was woefully under prepared for the drought and slow to respond as things got worse.

The Mayor John Carter says mistakes were made - but he says the council have been anything but lazy.

The Far North District Council is confident it will find extra water for Kaikohe and Kaitaia.

RNZ reporter Katie Doyle is in Northland and filed this report.