Morning Report

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

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

The 2015 All Blacks squad is revealed and Richie McCaw steels himself for a bruising tournament. Do electronically monitored bracelets need to be changed... or does the problem lie with who chases… Read more Audio

We're joined in the studio now by Kevin Ikin. Audio