Midday Report

Fonterra has scaled back its venture capital programme, to focus on sectors it's already pursuing. Audio

Dental practice owner Abano Healthcare is considering changing its asset mix and capital structure. Audio

Furniture and appliance retailer Smiths City has trimmed its losses but has seen its revenue fall as it closed stores to counter softer consumer demand. Audio

Plastic-Free July kicks off with a ban on single-use bags and a government push to fund recycling projects. Hundreds of thousands of dollars have been stolen by phone scammers in recent months. Audio

Federated Farmers is warning people not to take the rise in dairy sector emissions out of context. Audio

The Commerce Commision is taking a Wellington finance company to court, accusing it of charging borrowers unreasonable fees for the past 6 years. Audio

Warren Gatland will coach the Chiefs next Super Rugby season. Gatland, who is currently coaching Wales through to the end of the World Cup 2019, has inked a four-year deal, but will take a break to… Read more Audio

For the latest from the markets we're joined by Andrew Austin of Jarden Securities. Audio

Company directors are being warned to make sure their insurance coverage lines up with the heightened risks they face from tougher regulations. Audio

Napier Port staff are being offered interest-free loans to buy shares in the company's planned partial float. Audio

Consumer confidence has improved marginally as people say they are better off financially off now and more optimistic about how they will be in a year's time. Audio

Fonterra has sold its stake in the German nutrition maker Foodspring for a 64-million-dollars gain. Audio