Morning Report

The United Nations' Committee against Torture has criticised New Zealand for the over-representation of Maori in prisons. Audio

After four years of promising a surplus this financial year, Thursday's Budget is going to confirm the Government has broken that promise. Audio

In Syria US special operations are still celebrating the killing of a key IS commander. Audio

Public health officials want to limit the number of dairies in Auckland -- and restrict what they can sell to children. Audio

Patrick O'Meara explains tax policy. Audio

The Prime Minister has in the past made it very clear he opposes CGT. Audio

Property investors say the Government's move to tighten up property tax rules will not solve the Auckland housing market crisis and opposition politicians say the government's running scared of public… Read more Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

Market update. Audio

Across the Tasman, and the Abbott Government - in its second budget - has backed the small business sector to take over the baton from the mining industry in driving the economy. Audio

Trustpower is readying itself to build more renewable generation plants in Australia. Audio

The secretary of the Council of Trade Unions, Sam Huggard, says steps to reduce child poverty would be welcome, as well as more research and development relief for firms. Audio