Midday Report

In today's programme, a woman is forced from an Auckland murder trial after charging at the accused and Corrections will begin telling CYF when it releases child abusers. Audio

News from the rural and farming sectors. Audio

The Football Ferns coach, Tony Readings, says he has mixed emotions about qualifying for the Rio Olympics on a forfeit. Audio

For the latest from the markets we're joined by James Malden at Macquarie Private Wealth. Audio

A retirement sector analyst says a shortage of aged care beds offers providers a good opportunity for growth. Audio

The regions outside of Auckland are unlikely to benefit from businesses put off by the super city's pressured infrastructure and overheated housing market, according to a business leader. Audio

Activity in the services sector has ended the year near its strongest level in eight years, with new orders driving steady growth. Audio

The Health Ministry has yet to respond to criticism it is failing to provide up-to-date information on the threat the zika virus poses in New Zealand. Meanwhile, the philanthropist Bill Gates, who is… Read more Audio

News from the rural and farming sectors. Audio

It's been a mixed start for the NZ cricketers in the first ODI against Pakistan at the Basin Reserve in Wellington. Audio

For the latest from the markets we're joined by Brad Gordon at Macquarie Private Wealth. Audio

The health software company, Orion Health, has won two contacts in France -- opening up potential new markets. Audio