Morning Report

Allegations of match fixing at the Australian Open have emerged after a suspiciously large amount of money was bet on an obscure doubles match. New York Times contributing writer Ben Rothenberg joins… Read more Audio

A British adventurer and descendant of a New Zealand Antarctic hero, who had been attempting to become the first person to cross the contintent unsupported, has died after collapsing 50 kilometres… Read more Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

the NZX top 50 starts today at 6,175 after yesterday's 54 point rise. The dollar is trading weaker at 64.75 US cents, 92.79 Australian, 45.46 pence, point-5979 euro, 76.8 yen, 4.26 yuan and the TWI is… Read more Audio

Cautious so-called mum and dad investors may have to settle for weak interest rates if they want to safeguard their nest-egg this year. Audio

A retirement sector analyst says 2016 is likely to be another strong year for construction of new developments and sales. Audio

The brand management software company, VMob, hopes its move to the NZX Main Board from the alternative market will help boost international interest in the company. Audio

The health software company, Orion Health, has won two contacts in France opening up potential new markets for its products. Audio

Auckland's economic growth and business strength is being jeopardised by the city's overheated and unaffordable housing market, according to a business leader. Audio

Vanuatu airport and aviation authorities are scrambling after a decision by Air New Zealand to suspend flights to the country. Vanuatu was holding a general election on Friday when Air New Zealand… Read more Audio

The last fully functioning coal mine in the country is set to close; Miners at Roa Mine near Blackball on the West Coast have been told the mine will shut, and 20 jobs lost as a result. Joining… Read more Audio

Firefighters have been keeping a close watch overnight at an Otaki wananga; late afternoon yesterday a fire broke out, ripping through one building within minutes and damaging the library. Audio