Morning Report

Housing affordability to set to worsen as building consents fail to match the sharp rise in prices around the country. Audio

Company profitability is in generally good shape if the latest company earnings season has been anything to go by. Audio

The Reserve Bank will have to cut interest rates twice more to 1-point-5 percent to nudge inflation back into its target band in a strongly growing economy. Audio

The fuel company, Z Energy, has revised down its underlying profit forecast for the current year, by 16 percent, because of a fall in refining margins and lower gains from its takeover of Caltex. Audio

Two new charter schools are given the go ahead - both are aiming to give a boost to Maori students who they say are struggling to achieve in the state system. Audio

The Italian coastguard has rescued six thousand five hundred (6500) migrants in just one day. Audio

As the Hastings mayor Lawrence Yule apologises at a public meeting for the Havelock North water contamination, two elderly residents say they were not told enough when the illness struck. Audio

News from the rural and farming sector. Audio

Australian terrorism expert says Islamic State is using cyber crime to make money, as well as spread terrorism. Audio

A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio

Many immigrants say they like the sound of a new political party that aims to catch their votes, but John Key says he doubts the party will have much impact. Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio