Morning Report

A visiting economist says the global economic outlook is looking dangerous and volatile, although he expects New Zealand to fare better than many. Audio

The Government says private prisons are not to blame for regular fight clubs at the Serco-run Mt Eden Prison. Audio

The United Nations Security Council has formally nominated the former prime minister of Portugal, Antonio Guterres, as the next UN secretary-general. Audio

News from the rural and farming sector. Audio

A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio

New Zealand Breakers tonight when they take on Melbourne United in their National Basketball League season opener in Auckland. Matt Chatterton reports. Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

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Do fish have accents? Professor Steve Simpson from Exeter University is trying to find out after noticing cod near the US coast make different sounds from those in Norway. Audio

Can the All Blacks equal the longest winning streak in top tier test match rugby of 17 matches in South Africa this weekend? Audio

Christchurch's new social landlord has already put some of its tenants offside by not meeting them face to face to answer their questions. Audio