Morning Report

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

A transport lobby group is worried the new Wellington mayor will encourage more cars into the city. Andy Foster has swooped in to take the mayoralty off Justin Lester. Mr Foster promised to fix… Read more Audio

Despite the typhoon, the Rugby World Cup was up and running again yesterday and Japan has made history reaching the quarter-finals for the first time. The Brave Blossoms beat Scotland 28-21 in… Read more Audio

A young incoming Wellington City Councillor says more and more young people are getting interested in politics. Tamatha Paul, who's 22 years old, is one of a crop of new young councillors voted in at… Read more Audio

A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio

A child health expert says a multi million dollar study beginning in Wellington today will lead to better and longer-lasting flu vaccines. 200 Wellington mothers are expected to be recruited a year… Read more Audio

A doctor who investigated the death of a young woman after mistakes by Hawke's Bay District Health Board, says it's the worst case he's come across in his decade as chief medical officer. John Gommans… Read more Audio

The United States is set to withdraw another thousand troops from Northern Syria as Turkish-backed forces push deeper into the country. The withdrawal comes amid reports that hundreds of Islamic State… Read more Audio