Morning Report

Despite a record flow of immigrants and tourists in the past year underpinning economic activity and domestic demand, the ASB Bank says the economy needs further rates cuts by the Reserve Bank. Audio

Record tourist numbers are bringing cheer to companies involved in the sector. Audio

The tourism sector remains one of the economy's bright spots, with official figures yesterday showing record numbers of visitors in the 12 months to the end of October. Audio

News from the rural and farming sectors. Audio

The low New Zealand dollar appears to be keeping tourism numbers at record highs. Audio

Pfizer, the drug company which makes Viagra is proposing a merger with Allergan, the maker of the botox cosmetic treatment to create the world's largest pharmaceuticals business. Audio

Eden Park in Auckland says staff are volunteering to work extra hours to make sure a public memorial service for Jonah Lomu runs smoothly. Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

CAB struggling with emergency accommodation enquiries; France is defiant - Brussels in a security lockdown; PM says no change in NZ role in Iraq; Glacier crash highlights challenges of alpine… Read more Audio

Time to chat to our Melbourne correspondent Phil Kafcaloudes. Audio

Behind the makeup, the laughter, and the jokes, a group of fa'afafine, akavaine and fakaleiti are hoping to empower the next generation, and challenge cultural and social norms. Audio

The South Island iwi Ngai Tahu is taking steps to help keep Maori babies alive. Audio