Morning Report

Andrew Coster has been named the new commissioner of the police.

He replaces Mike Bush, who retires at the end of the month.

RNZ police reporter Ben Strang has more details about the new… Read more Audio

An airline analyst is predicting more airlines could go bust as the industry struggles with the disruption caused by Covid-19.

The editor of AirlineRatings.com Steve Creedy says the sudden and… Read more Audio

The financial world is still in turmoil due to Covid-19.

BNZ is warning a recession is on the way, the cost of oil is crumbling and regional workers are struggling as business dries up.

The… Read more Audio

Trading in US shares was briefly suspended after sharp falls led to an automatic halt in the selling and buying of stocks.

Once trading resumed, the three major US stock indexes were down over 6… Read more Audio

News from the business sector, including a market report. Read more Audio

The National Party is calling for more urgency when it comes to supporting businesses affected by Covid-19, describing the government's attempts so far as "startlingly flat footed".

Yesterday Grant… Read more Audio

The government is facing criticism for not moving fast enough on a package to help businesses impacted by the coronavirus.

Yesterday Cabinet approved the development of a business continuity package… Read more Audio

A price war has wiped billions from the market value of the world's biggest oil companies after oil markets recorded one of the biggest price slumps in history.

Saudi Arabia's decision to increase… Read more Audio

News from the rural and farming sector. Read more Audio

A trial has heard a couple was responsible for lighting two separate fires in the tinder-dry Tasman region during a complete fire ban.

Benjamin Durrant and Abigail Page are accused of lighting a fire… Read more Audio

A brief update from the business sector. Read more Audio