Morning Report

Spark is appealing to the public for help in battling against higher wholesale internet charges, which it says are out of whack with the rest of the world. Audio

The Chinese-owner of the Crafar Farms has won a major business award for turning the dairy units around by using New Zealand management, labour and skills, and creating jobs at the same time. Audio

The slowdown in China's economy is turning up the pressure on the government to do more to stimulate growth. Audio

Minerals analysts say coal prices could stay depressed for more than two years. Audio

The Bank of New Zealand says its strong growth is linked to a greater focus on the Auckland market -- not just in housing, but on migration as well. Audio

Z Energy expects to lift operating profit in the next 12 months as it faces another year of low oil prices and intense discounting at the petrol bowser. Audio

An advocate for sexual abuse victims says fast-tracking of historical abuse cases is only part of the answer. Audio

Westport has been described as a dying town, with a further 113 jobs to be axed at the Stockton mine. Audio

Discussions are taking this morning as to where the tangihanga or funeral will be held of the widely respected Ngati Hine elder, Erima Henare; A Maori health specialist says racism and discrimination… 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