Morning Report

The two-yearly muster of Kaimanawa wild horses will start today near the Desert Road in the Central North Island. Audio

A letter written in support of a Chinese businessman whose citizenship case was backed by the Labour MP, Shane Jones, outlines the risk he would have faced if he returned to China. Audio

The chairman of Fonterra's Shareholders Council has resigned over his opposition to proposed changes to the company's ownership structure. Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

The captain and navigation officer of the cargo ship Rena will be sentenced today in the Tauranga District Court. Audio

People from the Ruatoki community are angry and frustrated two of the Urewera four have been jailed, saying the pair have become political prisoners. Audio

To talk more about yesterday's budget we're now joined in our studios by: Ganesh Nana, a senior economist at the economic forecaster Berl, the Council of Trade Unions' president Helen Kelly, Bruce… Read more Audio

Economists say the Budget's forecasts for economic growth are too optimistic. Audio

Opposition parties say minor tax changes in yesterday's budget are petty and will do nothing to promote economic growth. Audio

The Prime Minister says the budget will strengthen New Zealand's economic resilience - and have the books back in surplus. Audio

News from the business sector including a market report. Audio

The Government's tax measures were passed through their initial stages at Parliament last night. Audio