Morning Report

Economists are not getting carried away despite a surge in consents for new houses and apartments, led by Auckland. Audio

The Treasury says economic growth may slow to 2 percent this year due to cooling domestic demand. Audio

Business confidence has continued to tumble, hitting fresh six year lows Audio

Trouble is brewing in the Labour Party caucus over its policy on charter schools. Audio

New Zealand scientists are planning the biggest study ever into the genetic reasons behind New Zealand's obesity epidemic. Audio

Ngati Paoa is threatening court action following the Maori King's announcement that Tainui Waikato has business in Auckland; Dover Samuels is giving evidence about being whipped for speaking Maori at… Read more Audio

The latest from the Pacific region. Audio

News from the rural and farming sectors. Audio

Provincial mayors in areas where Jetstar will now fly into are certain the airline is in it for the long haul, yet they refuse to reveal how long the contract is actually for. Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

John Key says he won't allow more refugees into the country without the support they need to resettle. Why are New Zealanders among the fattest in the world? Researchers hope to find out in a study… Read more Audio

Time to chat to our Melbourne correspondent Phil Kafcaloudes. Audio