Morning Report

National's transport spokesman, Steven Joyce, says in the next three years he would look at upgrading what he termed key high-use highways. The Green Party is accusing Steven Joyce of having a… Read more Audio

Hints of what might be in the recording of a conversation between John Key and John Banks are starting to emerge, despite warnings from the police against disclosing the details. The conversation took… Read more Audio

News from the business sector including a market report. Audio

A madcap idea to harness the growing potential of social media has inspired two Hamilton entrepreneurs. Video Kiosk was developed by Hamiltonians Ro Edge and her partner, Peter Vargo, over 18 months… Read more Audio

The government has been told to rein in competition between Christchurch schools and create hubs where they can cooperate. The call comes in some of the 230 submissions the government has received to… Read more Audio

The National Party leader, John Key, says he is taking a stand against covert media tactics. Mr Key has laid a complaint with the police over the recording of his conversation with Act candidate John… Read more Audio

The Tauranga based kiwifruit company Te Awanui Huka Pak, says Maori shareholders are fortunate that the vine killing disease PSA has only had a minor effect on their orchards; An Auckland social… Read more Audio

News from the rural and farming sector. Audio

The latest from the Pacific region. Audio

The person who claims to be behind the group responsible for defacing National Party's billboards has not ruled out another election stunt. Audio

Pressure mounts for Key to release 'tea party' tapes; Greens attack National's plan to spend billions on roads; Sole mining inspector back on Pike commission stand; Occupiers prepare to fight Auckland… Read more Audio

Time to chat to our Melbourne correspondent Phil Kafcaloudes Audio