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To the markets - still looking a bit quiet on Wall Street ahead of Janet Yellen's speech. Audio

Central bank officials are gathering in the United States ski resort of Jackson Hole for the annual talkfest on how to conduct monetary policy in a world awash with cheap money, low growth, and low… Read more Audio

The Ports of Auckland is confident of driving growth in earnings as it battles a fall in cargo volumes and income amid strong competition and turmoil in the global shipping market. Audio

However, it was a different story for freight transport company, Fliway, which gained 14 percent yesterday, after it released a stronger than expected result, amid a challenging trading environment. Audio

The listed campervan rental company, Tourism Holdings, says New Zealand's reputation as a global destination of choice will likely drive the current tourism boom for a couple of more years at least. Audio

The healthcare appliance manufacturer, Fisher & Paykel Healthcare, says its full-year outlook has been negatively impacted by the relatively high New Zealand dollar. Audio

A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio

The property investor, Kiwi Property Group, is offering up to 75- million of 7-year fixed rate bonds, with discretion to offer up to 50 million dollars more in oversubscriptions. Audio

For the latest from the markets we're joined by Brad Gordon from Macquarie Private Wealth. Audio

As you may have heard in the news, another interest rate cut looks likely after the governor of the Reserve Bank mounted a strong defence of policy and the way he's implementing it. Audio

The natural foods and honey producer, Comvita, has reported a steady profit of 18-point-5 million dollars on the back of rising demand from China and Australia. Audio