Morning Report

Schools in the north-Waikato town of Paeroa are again refusing to enrol a child because of extremely violent behaviour. Audio

The Government is looking at introducing mandatory third-party testing of all critical building products after revelations seismic steel mesh failed to meet standards. Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

Hot on the heels of New Zealand, Australia has unveiled its new 5 dollar note and it is causing a bit of a stir. Audio

American stocks are strongly higher, talk of a deal between Saudi Arabia and Russia to freeze oil production has lifted prices. Audio

An economist says a revitalised housing market is due to a passing effect of Reserve Bank restrictions, low interest rates and constant employment levels. Audio

The engineering and infrastructure consultancy firm, Opus International, is changing tack and focusing on sector-based growth, instead of country-based. Audio

Analysts are predicting big changes to the electricity industry will be announced next month. Audio

Listed medical software developer Orion Healthcare is hinting that it may start reporting profits after years of ploughing its revenue into product and amrket development. Audio

Prosecutors in Lebanon have filed charges against an Australian TV crew held over an attempt to abduct two children in a custody dispute. Audio

A school in Paeroa is refusing to let a violent child return to class, the second time in three years one of the north-Waikato town's schools has taken such action. Audio

News from the rural and farming sector. Audio