Midday Report

The brave new technology world of the Internet of Things may become a lucrative source of earnings for local chip maker, Rakon. Audio

The OECD secretary general, Angel Gurria, says his organisation's efforts to restrict global tax avoidance are working. Audio

Business confidence has fallen with market volatility, a gloomy dairy sector, and a likely fall in sales, weighing on sentiment. Audio

The former Prime Minister Helen Clark has confirmed she will run for the top job at the United Nations. The Revenue Minister says his main responsibility is to ensure New Zealanders pay tax. Audio

News from the rural and farming sectors. Audio

The measurement technology manufacturer, ikeGPS, says it has missed its full-year sales target. Audio

Lydia Ko is a couple of shots off the lead in the first major of the year. Audio

For the latest from the markets we're joined by Don Lewthwaite at First NZ Capital. Audio

The biggest local oil and gas explorer, New Zealand Oil & Gas, plans to delist from the Australian Stock Exchange, but will continue trading on the NZX as usual. Audio

The technology manufacturer, Rakon, has become a cornerstone shareholder in Australia's Thinxtra, a communications network technology company. Audio

Employees have started the year with an upbeat tone, with optimism about the labour market. Audio

New Zealand has been named as a significant base for trusts used by overseas individuals to hide their business dealings for tax or other reasons. Audio