Morning Report

The Auckland jobs market is continuing to lead the way, though job ad figures show growth is flattening out. Audio

The ANZ-Roy Morgan Consumer Confidence index rose 2 points to 128 point 9 in January compared with the previous month. Audio

One analyst is picking the manufacturing sector will have another good year, despite farmers tightening their belts and a tougher export environment. Audio

Recreational river users are considering taking the Hawke's Bay Regional Council to court for deciding not to prosecute a district council for pumping toxic pollutants into the Tukituki River. Audio

Work could begin within a year on a billion dollar modern tram or light rail network in Auckland, if the city's transport agency and council give it the seal of approval. Audio

A Bay of Plenty Iwi says it welcomes changes to the Resource Management Act but only if it doesn't impinge on cultural and heritage issues; The Kohanga Reo National Trust says their doors are open to… Read more Audio

News from the rural and farming sector. Audio

The latest from the Pacific region. Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

A suprise new billion dollar plan is put forward for a 21st century tram system for Auckland. Ruataniwha dam opponents are outraged a polluting sewage plant has escaped prosecution and after being… Read more Audio

Dunedin's celebrating its celtic roots in Edinburgh today. Audio

Thousands of charities have been threatened with being thrown off the official register after going for years without filing annual returns -- which, an expert says, leaves the system open to abuse. Audio