Morning Report

An Auckland plasterer praised by a High Court judge for his bravery has described how he grabbed a knife off Mandeep Singh soon after he'd killed his wife. Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

Global equity markets have touched a two-year low as the outlook for raw material prices and emerging markets remain soft. Audio

A New Zealand company is hoping to cash in on the fight against obesity and tap into a multi-billion dollar global market with its low-calorie sweetener that is a substitute for sugar. Audio

Now may not be a bad time to own a home. A report by Massey University says that's due to falling mortgage rates and property prices staying relatively stable. Audio

Exporters are feeling more cheerful and optimistic about the future, with expectations of improved orders and higher profits over the next 12 months according to a new survey by ExportNZ. Audio

The chief executive of the outdoor goods retailer, Kathmandu, concedes he has a major job to rebuild confidence in the brand after a year of disappointment. Audio

The New Zealand Supernnuation Fund and the utilities investor, Infratil, are scaling down their investment in Z Energy, the former Shell owned petrol station chain which they bought in 2010 and then… Read more Audio

World leaders are meeting at the United Nations in New York with the situation in Syria topping the agenda. Our correspondent at the United Nations is Kate Fisher. Audio

The promoters of US singer Chris Brown's concert later this year have been talking to organisations they think could help get him into the country. Audio

It's hoped new research will reveal why Maori and Pasifika people are more likely to die following heart attacks; Te Wananga o Aotearoa's biannual Kapa Haka competition, Te Mata Wananga starts today… Read more Audio

News from the rural and farming sector. Audio