Morning Report

An economist says the next set of growth numbers will be negative. Kiwibank chief economist Jarrod Kerr spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

Nearly all Comancheros gang members are now facing charges after a three-year investigation into money laundering, drug trafficking, and military-style training. Sociologist Dr Jarrod Gilbert says… Read more Audio

Seventy-five workers at the Oji paper recycling mill in Auckland will find out this morning if they'll have jobs in the lead up to Christmas. E Tu union spokesperson Joe Gallagher spoke to Corin Dann.

Philip Polkinghorne's lawyer says he's been wrongly branded a villain as the Crown seeks to have him convicted for murder. Felix Walton has more. Audio

Transpower says measures taken by generators last night has avoided the chance of a power shortage this morning. Demand surged last night and again this morning because of freezing temperatures… Read more Audio

At least nine people are dead and thousands of people have been injured after electronic pagers, some used by Hezbollah, silmutaneously exploded in Lebanon overnight. Lebanon is pinning the blame on… Read more Audio

News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio

A gang researcher is warning the police crackdown on the Comanchero motorbike gang will have no significant impact on the drug trade. Delphine Herbert reports. Audio

An update from RNZ's sports team. Audio

At least nine people are dead and more than 2,800 are injured, 200 critically, after thousands of electronic pagers simultaneously exploded across Lebanon overnight. Lebanon is pinning the blame on… Read more Audio

News from the rural and farming sector. Audio

A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio