Morning Report

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

A top-level review of the Ministry of Social Development's fraud investigation tactics has found serious gaps in training and oversight. The independent assessment was ordered after the Privacy… Read more Audio

A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio

Ditch controversial school "donations", win over parents, but lose money for schools and students. That's the dilemma facing many principals assessing the value of the government's scheme for… Read more Audio

Britain has secured a Brexit deal with the European Union, more than three years after Britons voted to leave the bloc. But Prime Minister Boris Johnson must still win a knife-edge vote in parliament… Read more Audio

The three Ellison brothers love living and playing in Japan. Former All Black Tamati, former Super Rugby player Jacob, and Mana College old boy Leon all play for the Kurita club in Ashikima, with… Read more Audio

The chairman of the Taranaki Regional Council is under fire for appearing in ads promoting the council's achievements just ahead of the local body elections. A rival candidate has complained to the… Read more Audio

New research from the Productivity Commission shows the extent of change in where we live and the jobs we do. The Commission's economics and research director Dr Patrick Nolan looked at data going… Read more Audio