Morning Report

Turning to this week's business agenda. Audio

Fears over the health of the Chinese economy kept world markets on edge last week and that will remain in focus for investors, along with the question of whether the Federal Reserve will raise… Read more Audio

Amid ongoing policy paralysis in Canberra, the country's business, union and community leaders have struck a rare note of unanimity about the need for economic reform. Audio

Vector says new longer life batteries can help meet peak demand and avoid costly network upgrades. Audio

New Zealand Post says China's plans to use New Zealand as a hub to expand in South America could help revive its flagging mail volumes. Audio

The state-owned, Kordia, has returned to profit and is considering paying the Government a special dividend soon. Audio

The earnings season has been marked by firms paying higher dividends to their investors. Audio

There were few surprises when the All Blacks squad to defend the Webb Ellis Trophy was announced at Parliament. Audio

Heritage New Zealand's manager of taonga Maori says too many marae are vulnerable to fire; Iwi in eastern Bay of Plenty are welcoming spelling corrections for local place names in their rohe; The head… Read more Audio

News from the rural and farming sector. Audio

The Government is looking at changing the supplier of its electronic monitoring bracelets, after a spate of escapes by people who were able to cut them off. Audio

The latest from the Pacific region. Audio