Morning Report

Three people have been arrested following the fatal nightclub fire in the southern Brazillian town of Santa Maria. Audio

The Economic Development Minister, Steven Joyce, is rubbishing an opposition inquiry into manufacturing, saying while there are challenges in the sector - it is not in crisis. Audio

New Zealander Rebecca Gillions moved to Brisbane 13 years ago and went to Bundaberg to celebrate Australia Day. Audio

Four people have died in the flooding hitting southern Queensland and northern New South Wales, as ex-tropical cyclone Oswald travels down the east coast of Australia. Audio

News from the business sector including a market report. Audio

Exporters have told a joint-political inquiry into manufacturing that the overvalued dollar is one of the biggest threats to their businesses. Audio

A major shareholder of a Far North Maori organisation says the burning down of its subdivision sales office follows months of opposition to the marketing of coastal customary land; A national… Read more Audio

News from the rural and farming sector. Audio

The latest from the Pacific region. Audio

Disaster in Queensland as floodwaters rise, Eye witness account of Queensland flooding, Made up manufacturing crisis not helping anyone - Joyce, Three arrests following Brazil nightclub fire… Read more Audio

Time to chat to our Melbourne correspondent Phil Kafcaloudes. Audio

The New Zealand thoroughbred industry is prepared for some tough going, and tighter budgets, as the thoroughbred yearling sales prepare for starters orders at Karaka in south Auckland. Audio