Morning Report

Thousands of fans are expected to welcome Team New Zealand home at Auckland's Shed 10 at noon, despite the team returning without the America's Cup. Audio

Crisis talks between the White House and Republicans have failed to break the ongoing impasse. Audio

The All Blacks have a chance to clinch the Rugby Championship title this weekend when they take on South Africa.... but they'll have to do it at one of the Springboks fortresses, Ellis Park in… Read more Audio

A police prosecutor has been arrested for possessing and using methamphetamine and cannabis. Audio

A Ruapehu iwi says a diesel leak into a Tongariro National Park stream that feeds into the Raetihi town water supply is devastating. Audio

More than 130 people are dead and more than 200 are still missing after a boat full of African migrants sank near the Italian island of Lampedusa. Audio

Joining us now to discuss the likelihood of a sudden interest rates jump are the ANZ chief economist, Cameron Bagrie, and the chief economist at Westpac, Dominick Stephens. Audio

Home-owners are being told to get ready for a major hit to their back pockets with predictions that interest rates could reach as much as eight percent by 2016. Audio

News from the business sector including a market report. Audio

Home-owners are being warned to get ready for a hike in interest rates as early as next year. Audio

The Maori Tertiary Students' Association says student representation on wananga councils may be lost if proposed changes are adopted; The business arm of the south island tribe, Ngai Tahu, says the… Read more Audio

News from the rural and farming sector. Audio