Morning Report

Economists are picking there are more positive signs ahead for the jobs market. Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

Israel is holding the Lebanese government responsible for a cross-border skirmish that has left five people dead. Audio

Israel is holding the Lebanese government responsible for a cross-border skirmish that has left five people dead. Audio

A New Zealand soldier that was part of the Provincial Reconstruction team has been killed in an attack by insurgents. Audio

A New Zealand soldier that was part of the Provincial Reconstruction team has been killed in an attack by insurgents. Audio

Renewed heavy rain has forced the suspension of crucial aid flights in flood-ravaged Pakistan. Audio

Federated Farmers says a new system for setting rents for South Island high country pastoral leases will ensure farmers can stay on their land. Audio

Cheaper water and a twice-yearly residents referendum have been floated at the biggest debate yet involving candidates for the Auckland Mayoralty. Audio

We cross now to Defence Headquarters in Wellington where a news conference is underway. Audio

We cross now to Defence Headquarters in Wellington where a news conference is underway. Audio

And news just released in the past hour - a New Zealand soldier has died in combat in Afghanistan. Audio