Morning Report

Watching the game last night in Melbourne was our cricket reporter, Stephen Hewson. Audio

The Australian captain, Michael Clarke, says he's proud of his team and can think of no better way to end his one-day career than with a World Cup win. Audio

After the match the Black Caps captain, Brendon McCullum, conceded the team was outplayed. Audio

The Black Caps lost their first ever Cricket World Cup Final to Australia by seven wickets last night. Audio

An update from the team at RNZ sport. Audio

Market update. Audio

In economic news, there are figures on building consents for February tomorrow. Audio

Across the Tasman, and Australia's reserve bank has warned about possible over-heating in the nation's property market. Audio

The newly-formed Wynyard Precinct Holdings has made its first major purchase as part of its plan to acquire half a billion dollars of property in Auckland's Viaduct and Wynyard area. Audio

Trade analysts say a Pacific-wide trade deal will remain stalled until American lawmakers give authority to President Barack Obama to fast track approval of the controversial pact. Audio

More than a third of small business owners are likely to be burning the midnight candle in an effort to put their end-of-year financial paperwork in order. Audio

The Wellington Airport says it is moving ahead with plans to extend the runway, which means the capital city could begin receiving bigger international aircraft within about four years. Audio