Morning Report

Our lead story this morning, a not guilty verdict for Chris Cairns. Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

Intueri Education Group says it's completed the purchase of the New Zealand Institute of Sport and the New Zealand College of Massage, after receiving approval from the Overseas Investment Office. Audio

Wall Street is a bit weaker as investors await key non-farms payroll data at the end of the week. Audio

A director of investment consultancy, JMIS, says the changes in regulations covering financial market services is shaking up the industry and opening up opportunities for niche investment advisors. Audio

The Financial Markets Authority says the audit profession needs to improve its standards and company directors and managers need to take the issue more seriously. Audio

The latest data from the building sector shows construction costs are building in Auckland, but not enough to bother the Reserve Bank. Audio

Business confidence has improved to its highest level in six months, according to the ANZ Bank's latest business sentiment survey. Audio

The Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Minister is dismissing a new report that declares the Government's programme to deliver new facilities in central Christchurch is unachievable. Audio

John Key has told the climate change talks in Paris that fossil fuel subsidies have to go. Audio

Chris Cairns has been found not guilty of perjury and perverting the course of justice. Audio

News from the rural and farming sectors. Audio