Morning Report

As part of the lead up to this Thursday's Budget, we're also canvassing the views of business. Audio

Health funding will be increased in the Budget on Thursday, but observers say it won't be enough. Audio

The search for So'saia Paasi will resume shortly. Audio

Any investors hoping to make a quick killing on their Facebook shares have had a rude awakening, with shares in the social media company plunging on their second day of trading. Audio

People in Auckland's Pacific community are calling for increased water safety awareness, after the dinghy tragedy in which a father and his 7-year-old son drowned. Audio

Striking Wairoa worker Dana Irwin says she was woken by a string of texts this morning, alerting her to the news. Audio

After an all-night meeting, the Meat Workers Union and Affco have settled their long-running dispute. Audio

Tributes are flowing for the Bee Gees' Robin Gibb, who died yesterday aged 62. Audio

Some South Auckland residents are furious a charter school could be trialled in their community, saying it is not wanted or needed. Audio

Moerewa parents who've fought to have their sixteen to eighteen-year-olds taught locally believe they've finally won their battle. Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

Listening to that, is the Labour Party leader, David Shearer. Audio