Morning Report

The fastest rate of economic growth in five years is being described as a one-off by both the Government and economists. Audio

As the trial of the self-confessed mass killer Anders Behring Breivik draws to close in Norway, prosecutors have used their final arguments to press for him to be declared insane. Audio

Residents who live near the Huntly East Mine are demanding Solid Energy tell them first about gas problems at the mine, before going public. Audio

We asked the ACC Minister Judith Collins for an interview today but we did not receive a response to our request. Audio

Advocates for ACC claimants say they're outraged, but not at all surprised, that ACC staff receive bonus payments for moving claimants off the scheme. Audio

Australia and Indonesia's maritime authorities have been searching overnight for survivors, after a vessel believed to be carrying two hundred boat people enroute to the Australia territory of… Read more Audio

News from the business sector including a market report. Audio

The Government may give local authorities more flexibility in rate setting if a new scheme is successful in Christchurch. Audio

Christmas Island is preparing its hospital and medical staff to deal with up to 200 asylum seekers after the boat they were on capsized en route to Australia. Audio

A former Ngai Tahu Fisheries employee turned MP, says companies have enough time to prepare for the re-flagging of foreign charter vessels, and should stop focusing on projected financial losses; An… Read more Audio

A former Ngai Tahu Fisheries employee turned MP, says companies have enough time to prepare for the re-flagging of foreign charter vessels, and should stop focusing on projected financial losses; An… Read more Audio

News from the rural and farming sector. Audio