Morning Report

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

A round-up of the markets. Audio

Over the Tasman, The Reserve Bank of Australia's decision last week to cut official cash rates to an historic low of 1.5 percent has already got the financial markets looking for more. Audio

An interest rate cut is a done deal this Thursday, if economists and financial markets are to be believed at least. Audio

The Green Party is being accused of misleading the public by suggesting a second Auckland harbour crossing won't include rail. Audio

New Zealand equestrian rider Tim Price given plenty of advice from his wife ahead of the three-day cross country stage at Rio. Audio

News from the rural and farming sector. Audio

Rural folk between Napier and Taupo are contending with heavy snow fall and rain in one of the worst storms for years. Audio

A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio

Most parents want te reo taught in schools but the Maori Language Commission sets out the challenges around making it a core subject. Audio

The Auckland mayoral candidate Phil Goff is pledging to cut costs inside the council and keep rate rises at an average 2.5 percent - the same as this year's increase. Audio

The Foreign Minister Murray McCully says it's too early to write off Helen Clark's bid for the United Nations Secretary-General job. Audio