Morning Report

Across the Tasman, and there is an intense focus on the Reserve Bank of Australia's first monthly board meeting of the year this week amid growing concerns about the economy. Audio

An analyst has upgraded his investment recommendation on Mighty River Power from sell to hold. Audio

Even though most foreign investors are currently fleeing New Zealand assets, some are still attracted by relatively high interest rates. Audio

Shares in Orion Health plunged more than 13 percent on Friday after the newly-listed company disappointed investors with a worse than expected cashflow report. Audio

Economists expect the December quarter labour market figures to reflect a slight drop in the unemployment rate, continued jobs growth and strong participation in the workforce. Audio

Radio New Zealand wishes to correct the item it broadcast on Friday in the Midday Business News relating to Pyne Gould Corporation and Perpetual Trust Ltd. Audio

Much-needed rain fell this weekend on parts of the country which have not seen rain in a long time. Audio

The main political parties will soon be firing up their campaign machines for a by-election in the Northland electorate after the sudden resignation of the National MP Mike Sabin on Friday. Audio

There are only 28 judges who define themselves as Maori working in New Zealand's legal system; A co-chair of a youth law advocacy group suspects banning prisoners from voting in general elections… Read more Audio

Changes are on the way for the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority which from today becomes part of the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet. Audio

News from the rural and farming sector. Audio

The latest from the Pacific region. Audio