Morning Report

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio

Across the Tasman, and Australia's beleaguered federal government is citing New Zealand as the benchmark, as it seeks to repair its growing budget deficit. Audio

The Naked Bus firm says it's looking at expanding its fleet to meet demand for a popular overnight sleeper service. Audio

Meanwhile, Michael Hill International still sees plenty of opportunity in Australia even though its economy is depressed and the jewellery store network is a relatively mature business. Audio

Fletcher Building's first half eanings result is expected to show a strong New Zealand performance somewhat diminished by difficult trading conditions in Australia. Audio

It's back to the drawing board for Sky City Entertainment Group to design a cheaper convention centre in Auckland after the Government refused to stump up any money to cover a projected shortfall. Audio

Opposition parties are pouring scorn on the new deal regarding SkyCity's Auckland convention centre, saying the Government has failed to secure the world-class facility it originally promised. Audio

The Wanganui District Council says hundreds of people outside the rohe made submissions about their preference for the spelling of the district's name; The former National MP, Tau Henare, has been… Read more Audio

News from the rural and farming sector. Audio

The latest from the Pacific region. Audio

New Zealand taxpayers will not be stumping up to cover the cost of a construction short-fall for the SkyCity convention centre, after a deal hammered out by the Government and the casino. Audio