Midday Report

A championship renowned as the toughest test in golf has turned into a birdie fest at the opening round of the U.S. Open at pebble beach. Audio

For the latest from the markets we're joined by Belinda Stanley of Craigs Investment Partners. Audio

The Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba Group is holding its first expo in New Zealand, to encourage businesses to export their products to China. Audio

People caught carrying out insolvency work for a business without a licence will soon face fines of up to 75-thousand dollars. Audio

House prices are rising across New Zealand, with renewed confidence in the market, with low interest rates and the capital gains tax off the table. Audio

Activity in the manufacturing sector has dropped to its lowest level since 2012, pointing to growing headwinds for the economy. Audio

Not guilty pleas from the man charged with the Christchuch mosque shootings. A new government deal aimed at breaking the teachers pay deadlock. Audio

The latest study of New Zealand's primary sector shows booming exports for a second year in a row. Audio

New Zealand's sole NBA player Steven Adams has been named in a Tall Blacks squad to prepare for September's basketball World Cup. Audio

For the latest from the markets we're joined by Melika King of Craigs INvestment Partners. Audio

Small business owners lack of management and marketing skills are costing them time and money according to a new survey. Audio