Morning Report

The industry supporting start-up and developing companies is concerned that plans to simplify employee share schemes lack the flexibility required to foster innovation and growth. Audio

The outlook for the labour market is more optimistic according to a new survey. Audio

The current shakeout in sharemarkets around the world may lead to a rethink of investment targets. Audio

David Cameron is leaving parliament altogether, just three months after stepping down as the Prime Minister of Great Britain. His resignation will spark a by-election in his electorate of Witney. Audio

Indian foreign students are being robbed and blackmailed by criminals who use sex to trick them into compromising situations. Audio

News from the rural and farming sectors. Audio

A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio

New Zealand is preparing this week to mark its part in the first major battle on the Western Front in the First World War, the Battle of the Somme 100 years ago. Audio

The Government finalises details of its inquiry into Havelock North's water crisis, five weeks on from the first gastro outbreak. The inquiry will focus on the outbreak and the council's response, not… Read more Audio

As the ceasefire in Syria begins, we speak to the Carnegie Middle East Centre on the prospects for its success. Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

Police warn Indian students are being targetted by thieves using sex to extort money from them. A week long ceasefire begins in Syria. We look at whether white flight is really a problem for South… Read more Audio