Morning Report

The annual trade deficit has narrowed slightly, as a sharp lift in exports more than offset higher import costs. Audio

Ebos says stronger cash flow has given it the fire power to pay investors more and still have the room to acquire more businesses. Audio

The takeover target, Kathmandu Holdings, is planning to axe up to a tenth of the jobs at its head office workforce to cut costs. Audio

Air New Zealand is confident it can navigate the looming storm clouds of greater competition, a global slowdown and falling currency to lift earnings even further. Audio

Tourism looks set to become New Zealand's number one export earner after the latest trade figures showed a dramatic annual drop in dairy exports. Audio

A scathing report by the Children's Commissioner has highlighted a "dump and run" culture at Child Youth and Family where children are neglected by the system, with some having up to 60 care… Read more Audio

The Green Party says a bill to introduce a warrant of fitness for rental properties would benefit thousands of Maori as renting is now the reality for more than half the Maori population. The head of… Read more Audio

News from the rural and farming sector. Audio

The latest from the Pacific region. Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

Children's Commissioner's scathing CYF report. Social Development Minister responds to report. Bars to open during Rugby World Cup. Further paid parental leave negotiations under way in Parliament… Read more Audio

Mobil is considering going to the Supreme Court to dodge a 10 million dollar bill for cleaning up two of its Auckland waterfront sites. Audio