Midday Report

Tower Insurance is to buy small competitor Youi for 13-million-dollars, to boost its growth. Audio

Tower Insurance is to buy small competitor Youi for $13-million to boost its growth. Audio

Jacinda Ardern talks trade, tech, and Trump at the United Nations. Revelations of a convicted pedophile's presence have shocked a member of the abuse inquiry. Audio

A Northland mayor says a tractor protest in the weekend shows farmers feel threatened about their future. Audio

No major surprises are expected when the Silver Ferns are named today for next month's Constellation Cup netball series against Australia. Audio

Listed craft brewer Moa Group expects to meet its financial targets when it reports its half year result. Audio

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

A robotic software company is partnering with the University of Auckland to speed-up the adoption of automation in the workforce. Audio

Paying credits to women while they're raising children, could be one way to make them better off financially in retirement. Audio

Pressure is mounting for a Christchurch City councillor accused of inappropriate behaviour, to name himself. A low turnout for Maori in the census. Audio

The Office of the Auditor General says not enough is known about the condition of New Zealand waterways to develop proper national policies on water quality. Audio