Midday Report

The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development -- the developed nations club -- has given New Zealand a solid report card for economic performance and backed its move to a wellbeing budget… Read more Audio

The new head of the Treasury is announced. A 25-year-old man is charged with firearms offences after a hostage drama in Napier. Audio

The Minister for Climate Change issues thinks extending greenhouse gas credits to farmers for supplementary tree planting is possible but will take a lot of work. Audio

The Black Caps captain Kane Williamson has been threatened with a Cricket World Cup suspension - if the team bowl their overs too slowly again at the tournament. Audio

For the latest from the markets we're joined by Michael Grace of Jarden Securities. Audio

Tourism Holdings is raising 80-million-dollars to reinforce its balance sheet, as it confirms pressure on its profits. Audio

The Reserve Bank has asked ANZ to prove its capital models are operating the way they should and that the bank is being run in line with regulations. Audio

The Reserve Bank is reviewing the running of the country's largest bank, ANZ. Calls for the Government to provide free sanitary products in schools. Audio

The Real Estate Institute says wavering confidence in the dairy sector and a tightening in lending from banks appear to be creating an atmosphere of caution within the rural sector. Audio

Three-quarters of working New Zealanders are satisfied with their work-life balance. Audio