Morning Report

Paymark says card-spending by overseas visitors rose 14 percent to 251-million dollars, last month. Audio

The Reserve Bank is inviting comment on how to define mortgages to residential property investors, with a view to imposing greater capital requirements for such loans. Audio

Briscoe Group's managing director says his company still has plenty of opportunities to expand in New Zealand. Audio

The Prime Minister, John Key, insists the Government's spy agency has acted within the law, but he will not say how or explain any further. Audio

The Crown has been accused of being 'bloody minded' in its approach to settling the Ngapuhi Treaty claims; A business owned by Manipoto Iwi has shelved their annual catch entitlement for long-finned… Read more Audio

News from the rural and farming sector. Audio

The latest from the Pacific region. Audio

Peace vigils were held across the country last night to protest New Zealand's upcoming role in Iraq. Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

Samoa's prime minister is unfazed by claims the GCSB is spying on his country, while John Key insists New Zealand's acting lawfully. A challenge for America as Iranian troops take the fight to Islamic… Read more Audio

Scientists are claiming to have developed a guilt free chocolate that drastically improves the appearance of wrinkles and sagging skin. Audio

A Canterbury kapa haka team performing at Te Matatini - the national Maori cultural festival in Christchurch - says it's under extra pressure to perform but at the same time are confident about having… Read more Audio