Morning Report

Some firefighters rushing to emergencies in Wellington are now stopping at red lights for fear they might be prosecuted if they crash into someone. Audio

The Canterbury regional council is looking into even more complaints about Dame Sian Elias' livestock. Audio

The Finance Minister Bill English says it's incorrect that 27 million dollars has been spent on consultants for the government's sell-off of state houses. Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

The Australian newspaper is suggesting the chief executive of Fonterra Theo Spierings is about to leave the co-operative. Audio

Wall Street ended higher on Friday after Janet Yellen's comments and revised figures for economic growth. Audio

Another solid week of events and activity. Audio

As our man in Sydney, Jim Parker, reports, the debate in the prolonged election campaign is not about surpluses but who's got the bigger deficit. Audio

A tax specialist says proposed changes aimed at simplifying the way employee share schemes are taxed could end up saddling shareholders with a big tax bill somewhere down the road. Audio

New Zealand companies are throwing away billions of dollars a year on pointless, unproductive and unnecessary administration according to a study released this morning. Audio

The first All Blacks squad of 2016 has been named. Audio

Labour says the government has wasted taxpayer money by spending 27 million dollars on consultants for the state house sell-off. Audio