Morning Report

The Employers and Manufacturers Association's Northern chief executive, Kim Campbell has been listening to that. Audio

It's expected the Reserve Bank will raise interest rates this morning, at a time when major central banks are likely to leave the cost of borrowing on hold for some time. Audio

The Whangarei District Council has angered conservationists and dashed the hopes of Maori by allowing a beach subdivision at the Ruakaka Racecourse. Audio

A forensics expert says the South African Olympian, Oscar Pistorius, was on his stumps when he broke down the bathroom door to reach his dead girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp. Audio

The Energy Minister, Simon Bridges, has warned electricity companies he will act if they do not stop disconnecting the power to vulnerable consumers. Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

We're joined by the the former Reserve Bank governor, Don Brash. Audio

Analysts say it's all but certain the Reserve Bank will raise interest rates this morning, at a time when major central banks are expected to leave the cost of borrowing on hold for some time yet. Audio

Barely a week after serious flooding in Christchurch, the city is bracing itself for another deluge this weekend. Audio

Joining us now is the deputy leader of the Opposition, Grant Robertson. Audio

A seemingly contrite Judith Collins says she'll be much more careful about potential conflicts of interest, after she had to apologise to the Prime Minister over a trip to China last year. Audio

At least two people have been killed and 18 injured in a gas explosion that has destroyed two New York buildings. Audio