Midday Report

Shares in clothing retailer, Hallenstein Glasson Holdings, have taken a battering this morning after it said expects first half net profit to be down 20 percent on last year. Audio

Some government MPs have been advised to close their electorate offices after recent attacks on the offices of senior government ministers. The Labour Party will be forced to vote against the TPPA as… Read more Audio

News from the rural and farming sectors. Audio

Steve Smith has forecast changes after Australia's worst loss under his captaincy, a demoralising 159-run one-day international defeat to the Black Caps in Auckland. Audio

For the latest from the markets we're joined by Angus Marks at First NZ Capital Audio

KotahiNet will carry data to and from sensors and other connected objects - the so called Internet of Things - and this is the first step in what it hopes will be a purpose-built network around the… Read more Audio

The Reserve Bank's chief economist says the bank's forecast of wholesale interest rates and discussion of various policy options are useful policy tools as well as makingf it more accountable. Audio

The New Zealand dollar has notched strong gains the best part of two cents over the past 24 hours as it's digested a sharp fall in dairy prices, unexpectedly strong jobs numbers, and a bullish speech… Read more Audio

Anti Trans-Pacific Partnership protesters have been making their presence felt in central Auckland, where the controversial trade deal has just been signed. Audio

News from the rural and farming sectors. Audio

It's been dubbed Brendon McCullum's farewell tour, but the New Zealand Cricket captain doesn't want the series against Australia to be about him. Audio

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