Morning Report

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

A Western Sahara government official says New Zealand fertiliser companies are stockpiling phosphate amid threats of court action to stop future imports. But the companies say they're not. Emma Hatton… Read more Audio

18-hundred new police officers - an aspiration or an iron-clad target? While the coalition partners appear to be in some confusion, National says it's very clear - it won't be met. Police Minister… Read more Audio

A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio

Some people in the Far North say whoever replaces Sonny Tau as the chair of Te Runanga a iwi o Ngapuhi needs to bring a new style of leadership. Mr Tau became chair in 2009 and was re-elected in… Read more Audio

While voter turnout in the local body elections took a slight dip across the country interest was strong on the West Coast. In Westland District 64 percent of voters cast a ballot and in neighbouring… Read more Audio

Commentators began writing obituaries for Sky Television last week when Spark Sport announced it had reached a six year deal to broadcast all cricket played in New Zealand from next April. Sky's share… Read more Audio

The Government's being told it should be more willing to write off debts run up by beneficiaries to pay for basic living costs such as school uniforms, power bills and car repairs. More than half a… Read more Audio