Morning Report

An update on the markets this morning. Audio

An international accountancy firm is urging the government and businesses to give priority to continuous research and development, in order to ensure the ongoing success of New Zealand as an exporting… Read more Audio

The latest survey of activity in the services sector has revealed a slowdown in the pace of jobs' growth, but an economist is still predicting a spanking pace of overall employment expansion. Audio

The creators of pricy, pre-packaged foods, fit for a caveman, are hoping to raise $4million to expand and build their product range. Audio

Milford Asset Management says the proposition behind the Evolve float is risky but believes it's a punt which has some chance of paying off. Audio

A lack of disasters globally has led to a glut of capital in the international reinsurance market and that's meant local insurance companies don't have to pay so much to spread their risks. Audio

A stronger-than-expected increase in the volume of retail sales probably hasn't driven up economic growth in the September quarter, as actual retail prices are still under pressure. Audio

News from the rural and farming sectors. Audio

A group of British businessmen, none of them Maori, have performed the well-known haka, Ka Mate, to kick start Britain's Global Entrepreneurship week in London; Meanwhile, a tribal guardian of the… Read more Audio

The latest from the Pacific region. Audio

Meanwhile, Smith's lawyer, Tony Ellis, says his client has had three court appearances since his arrest five days ago but is unlikely to appear again until he has legal representation. Audio

The terms of reference for the ministerial inquiry into the escape of paedophile and murderer Phillip Smith will be determined by the Government early next week. Audio