Morning Report

The latest manufacturing data out of China is adding to fears the world's largest economy could be headed for a hard landing. Audio

Even though nominal growth in wages remains low, employees are still experiencing a growth in real spending power. Audio

A leading Auckland real estate broker expects prices to continue to climb over the next three months, as demand continues to outstrip supply. Audio

The Reserve Bank governor poured cold water on the prospect of interest rate cuts, saying keeping the official cash rate steady is the most prudent option. Audio

A fire is being fought at North Bank in Marlbourgh which began at about 11:15 last night, with the fire service saying some people have been evacuated. Audio

An associate professor of architecture says the government's selected the wrong department to enforce rules to make marae buildings earthquake-resistant; The mana whenua will soon be holding the… Read more Audio

News from the rural and farming sector. Audio

The latest from the Pacific region. Audio

A New Zealand judge, Lowell Goddard, has been appointed the head of an inquiry into historical child sex abuse in England and Wales. Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

An economist says the rise in global dairy prices is a positive sign, but a number of downside risks persist. Audio

Sixty firefighters backed by helicopters and planes are battling a fire that's threatening homes near Renwick in the Wairau Valley near Blenheim. The father of the Jordanian pilot burned to death by… Read more Audio