Morning Report

The latest look at the health of the economy suggests it remains in a soft patch with uneven activity, rising unemployment, and a need for further interest rate cuts. Audio

Financial markets are bracing for a fallout after the French terror attacks -- in all likelihood it will be short and sharp .. with investors ditching risky assets and looking for safety. Audio

A young off-duty lifeguard in Gisborne is being lauded for single-handedly saving four beach-goers from a dangerous rip. [region]East Coast Audio

The Prime Minister, John Key, expects the Paris attacks to figure prominently when Asia Pacific leaders meet for this week's Apec summit in the Philippines. Audio

News from the rural and farming sector. Audio

Early business news. Audio

The French Ambassador to New Zealand Florence Jeanblanc-Risler says her country is still coming to terms with the attacks. Audio

Stories of New Zealanders in Paris are still emerging. Audio

Several Kalashnikovs have been found in an abandoned car believed to have been used by some of the Paris attackers. [tags[Paris attacks, terrorism Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

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Our correspondent Elaine Cobbe describes the sombre atmosphere in Paris. Audio