Morning Report

News from the business sector including a market report. Audio

Exporters have told a joint-political inquiry into manufacturing that the overvalued dollar is one of the biggest threats to their businesses. Audio

A major shareholder of a Far North Maori organisation says the burning down of its subdivision sales office follows months of opposition to the marketing of coastal customary land; A national… Read more Audio

News from the rural and farming sector. Audio

The latest from the Pacific region. Audio

Disaster in Queensland as floodwaters rise, Eye witness account of Queensland flooding, Made up manufacturing crisis not helping anyone - Joyce, Three arrests following Brazil nightclub fire… Read more Audio

Time to chat to our Melbourne correspondent Phil Kafcaloudes. Audio

The New Zealand thoroughbred industry is prepared for some tough going, and tighter budgets, as the thoroughbred yearling sales prepare for starters orders at Karaka in south Auckland. Audio

Tramping and mountain climbers are asking for a say in who will oversee the top level management of Te Urewera; Maori on Banks Peninsula are keen to see progress made on the preparation of a… Read more Audio

Earlier this month Facebook tested its new "Timeline" feature on members personal pages - by rolling it out in New Zealand a couple of weeks ahead of the rest of the world. Audio

Novak Djokovic has successfully defended his Australian Open men's singles final, with a bruising four set victory over Great Britain's Andy Murray this morning in Melbourne. Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio