15 Aug 2011

Top Stories for Monday 15 August 2011

From Morning Report, 6:00 am on 15 August 2011

Snow brings widespread disruption to much of country. Transport Agency gives update on road closures. Snow falls, bringing disruption to Christchurch. Snow clings to Wellington's hill suburbs after rare fall. Snow closes Dunedin airport. Youth unemployed to have contracted support and benefits managed. John Key says welfare policies are firm but fair. Sir Paul Reeves praised as a great New Zealander.