Morning Report

ASB Bank's mortgage lending grew by nearly 300 million dollars in the three months ended September but its lending to those with less than a 20 percent deposit continues to shrink dramatically. Audio

An ANZ Bank rural economist doesn't believe whole milk powder prices will recover to meet Fonterra's current forcast payout to farmers. Audio

Rod Duke isn't a man given to exaggeration, but he's promising Briscoe Group's annual result this year will be sensational. Audio

The Privy Council says it will take its time in considering the new evidence in the Teina Pora case before making its finding. Audio

Two of National's governing support partners say they don't want to see any New Zealand military personnel on the ground in Iraq, even if it is just in a training capacity. Audio

The Crown is rejecting allegations it witheld highly relevant and crucial information about the Rena from the Waitangi Tribunal. A kuia from Parihaka, which was invaded by colonial troops in 1881… 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

New domestic security measures are introduced-- we go to the experts for their take on the threat from Islamic State. The Teina Pora hearing wraps up in London and the American church leader promoting… Read more Audio

More than 13 years after the twin towers were destroyed in the September 11 attacks, New York's World Trade Center has re-opened for business. Audio

The Christchurch City Council and the government are at loggerheads again, this time over proposed new planning rules. Audio