Morning Report

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

News from the rural and farming sector. Audio

The latest from the Pacific region. Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

Whanganui Hospital staff and family members are being spoken to by police after a toddler is found dead on the hospital's grounds. The Government's won't declare a drought in Canterbury - we'll look… Read more Audio