Morning Report

A business lobby group says a fall in the cost of living might not translate into more spending by consumers. Audio

Passport officials searched the entire New Zealand passport photo database to check murderer Phillip John Smith didn't have other passports in other names. Audio

The French government has announced sweeping new anti-terrorism measures to counter home-grown Islamist extremism. Audio

Two asylum seekers have tried to hang themselves at the Manus Island detention centre but have been stopped by fellow detainees. Audio

Police say they won't name the toddler who died in a car at Whanganui Hospital until they have completed their investigations. Audio

Listening to that was the Labour leader, Andrew Little. Audio

Out-dated, cumbersome and slow. And due for an overhaul. The Environment Minister, Nick Smith, says he's determined to change the Resource Management Act Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

The Dow Jones Index up 48 points to 17 563. Audio

A survey has found bosses are less optimistic about the economy this year. Audio

BWA Insolvency says Shanton Fashions owes almost 4 million dollars to about 220 unsecured creditors. Audio

Turners & Growers is expecting a better year in 2015 after a strong turn-around in the second half last year. Audio