Morning Report

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

Women MPs weigh in, as ponytailgate continues to gather momentum. This hour, the PR pitfalls and the parliamentary implications. As foreign buyers are encouraged to invest in Auckland's property… Read more Audio

For the latest from the markets we're joined by James Malden at Macquarie Private Wealth. Audio

Dame Jenny Shipley says her appointment as the first independent chair of Oravida is an important move for the company as it seeks to expand its presence in China. Audio

The Deloitte South Island index, which includes Ryman Healthcare, Meridian Energy and Ebos Group, found only 13 of the 31 companies it follows grew last year. Audio

The Finance Minister, Bill English, says the upcoming budget will be the toughest he's had to present. Audio

Susie Ferguson in Turkey ahead of the centenary commemorations, and overnight she walked up the hill to Chunuk Bair. Read more Audio

Authorities in Sydney are still struggling to deal with a once in a decade storm. Audio

A Christchurch local body politician who's moved to the North Island claims he has the confidence of Ngai Tahu for him to continue in his role working from out of town; The country's top haka… Read more Audio

Search and rescue operators have been recognised for their heroic efforts last year. Audio

New parents will no longer be able to turn to Plunket to get their baby safely home from hospital, after the latest cut to one of the country's oldest child welfare charites. Audio

An economist is sticking up for petrol companies much maligned for being too quick to hike prices. Audio