Morning Report

The government's budget fulfilled most business expectations offering no surprises, sticking to a consistent and middle of the road approach to spending and economic management. Audio

Two polytechnics have joined together to launch an ambitious creative arts hub on Wellington's Cuba Street with a strong focus on Maori performing arts. Read more Audio

School principals and teachers are divided by the Government's surprise decision to devote a funding increase to the students who need it most. Audio

A long-awaited Government commitment in the Budget to begin national screening for bowel cancer has been greeted with approval and frustration. Audio

News from the rural and farming sector. Audio

A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio

Tourism leaders in Vanuatu say the industry is bouncing back from the hits taken by Cyclone Pam and concerns about the safety of its international runway. Audio

The 200 million dollars announced in the Budget for the overhaul of Child Youth and Family is just initial funding for the project. Audio

The Government's 2016 budget is being criticised by opposition parties for lacking vision but the Prime Minister says it builds on eight years of solid management. Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

The Budget -- who wins and who misses out? We're joined by a panel for expert analysis. Disappointed dairy farmers react to Fonterra's milk price forecast and relief in Christchurch as police charge a… Read more Audio

Researchers say human waste is contaminating Antarctica's pristine ocean -- affecting fish, seals, penguins and other marine creatures. Audio