Morning Report

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

A tax practitioner, Geof Nightingale, says the Government's tougher property tax rules could put further pressure on Auckland's overheated market. Audio

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

The Labour Party says the Government has panicked into taking action over Auckland house prices by tightening up tax rules. Audio

A Bay of Plenty iwi says the Supreme Court stepping in over whether to stop the sale of farmland the tribe's contesting - shows there are bigger public law matters that need addressing; The leader of… Read more Audio

News from the rural and farming sector. Audio

The latest from the Pacific region. Audio