Morning Report

An economist says even though consumers aren't getting carried away on retail spending, the strong outlook for the economy means interest rates will have to rise further in the coming year. Audio

Abano Healthcare's self-described activist shareholders are proposing to requisition a second special shareholders' meeting and there appear to be no legal constraints on their calling multiple… Read more Audio

An Australian expert says sealing asbestos in quake damaged Christcurch houses is only a short-term solution. Audio

The government's to give a cluster of Hawke's Bay iwi and hapu money up-front to invest in the contentious Ruataniwha dam; The Aotea district manager for Kohanga Reo in Whanganui, Ruka Broughton, says… 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

The Eden Park trust confirms plans to build nine-storey apartments, a hotel and restaurants on its number two ground. The West Auckland community looks for answers after the death of a local dairy… Read more Audio

The capital has been declared "vampire friendly" with hints that some of the undead may even be present in the Beehive. Read more Audio

The annual National Agricultural Fieldays gets under way at Mystery Creek near Hamilton today. Audio

Three years on from its controversial introduction, a report from the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment says 90-day work trials are creating more job opportunities. Audio

Two tribes have scored a legal victory over the Tuhoe Treaty settlement legislation; The Kohanga Reo National Trust says there's now no reason for the government to put off addressing a string of… Read more Audio