Morning Report

The United States Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton, has told reporters that she admires New Zealand's campaign for a seat on the United Nations Security Council. Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio

One of the criticisms targeted at the Budget by Labour was it does nothing to keep New Zealanders from moving to Australia. Audio

Over the past week we've been canvassing opinions and expectations about the Budget within the business community. Audio

Brendan Walker, from Imperial Tobacco, says the price increase on cigarettes and tobacco is going to lead to more counterfeit and smuggled products. Audio

The senior doctors' union says the increase in health spending is far short of what's needed and doctors and services will suffer. Audio

The vice-chancellor of Canterbury University, Rod Carr, says universities are barely better off at all as a result of the budget. Audio

The Labour Party was quick to tag the Budget "zero growth and zero hope" and "a departure lounge budget". Audio

The credit rating agency, Standard and Poor's has given yesterday's budget its cautious approval but says New Zealand's high level of personal debt and dependence on savings is a concern. Audio

Back now to our budget coverage. Audio

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