Morning Report

The police in Mid Canterbury have put paid to school after-ball parties that have run safely for 17 years. Audio

The head of Auckland's Chamber of Commerce says yesterday's digger crash on the southern motorway was 'reckless' and the company involved should be held responsible for the loss of productivity in the… Read more Audio

The parent company of The New Zealand Herald and Newstalk ZB is due to make an announcement tomorrow that could signal a massive shakeup of the newspaper industry in New Zealand. Audio

More this morning from our joint investigation into the Panama Papers. Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

Oil prices have fallen more than 3 percent as traders assess the impact of Canada's wildfires on oil output. Audio

A Christchurch based technology investor -- Powerhouse Ventures, has developed a joint venture partnership with Wellington's Victoria University, in an effort to speed-up the commercialisation of more… Read more Audio

Manufacturers are more uncertain about the future and the higher currency is a key headwind. Audio

Rising national house prices are expected to weigh on the Reserve Bank's thinking, when it releases its financial stability report tomorrow. Audio

The property investor and syndicate, Augusta Capital, says the days of finding good commercial property to buy on the Auckland market are gone, as strong competition means a lot of deals are done well… Read more Audio

An anticipated easing of Australia's media ownership rules is behind speculation that APN News & Media is about to shed its New Zealand assets. Audio

Emergency housing providers are welcoming a 41 million dollar boost in government funding, saying it won't solve the crisis but it will help Audio