Morning Report

Meanwhile, a report by a human resources firm, Randstad, reveals New Zealanders are not confident of a wage rise in the near term. Audio

Workers are being cautioned to expect the labour market to remain a relatively tough place this year, despite a rebound in sentiment. Audio

Analysts are looking to the release of some fresh China's economic data, due out later today, in the hope that it will help bring some stability to volatile financial markets. Audio

The lifting of economic sanctions on Iran could open up a significant new market for New Zealands' exporters. Audio

Accident investigators will begin work today to find out what caused a tourist boat to catch fire and sink off the coast of Whakatane yesterday afternoon. Audio

News from the rural and farming sectors. Audio

Our business editor, Gyles Beckford, is in now with what's happening in the financial world. Audio

The cost of pouring greenhouse gas emissions into the atmosphere has reached the highest level in four years Audio

The hunt to find who killed a 69 year-old-woman in her Auckland home is entering a fifth day. Audio

So far there have been no reports of major flooding or damage from torrential rain which was forcast to hit Nelson, Marlborough, Taranaki and the Bay of Plenty overnight. Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

One person is still in hospital after the dramatic tour boat fire off the Whakatane coast yesterday. We'll talk to the skipper of one of the vessels who came to the rescue and the grandparents of a… Read more Audio