Morning Report

Meridian Energy has been involved in investigating a potential irrigation scheme in South Canterbury since 2005. Audio

Farmers are urging the government to declare a drought and to find a way in Canterbury to get more water to their farms. Audio

Police are still refusing to coment on the cause of death of a toddler in the grounds of Whanganui Hospital, amid speculation that the child was left in a car in the summer heat. Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

The Dow Jones Index is down 111 points to 17,400. Audio

Westpac's wealth general manager, Simon Power, says he took a conservative view of potential conflicts of interest with his role at the bank, when he decided to leave the NZX board in May. Audio

Refining NZ is expecting a better year this year after achieving a solid turn-around in the second-half of last year. Audio

HSBC's economists say they don't believe the halving of dairy prices last year will hurt New Zealand's economy as much as some expect. Audio

The global dairy price index has risen 1 percent in the latest overnight auction. Audio

Firms have continued to express confidence in the country's economic prospects, while inflation remains in check. Audio

Farmers in Canterbury and Wairarapa want the Minister for Primary Industries to declare a drought so they can receive extra financial support. Audio

A new smart asthma inhaler is being hailed by researchers as an effective tool in reducing rates of asthma in Maori children; Te Arawa is celebrating doubling its income, thanks to its first full year… Read more Audio