Midday Report

The manufacturing sector is stuck in the doldrums, contracting for a second consecutive month and languishing at levels last seen in 2012. Audio

A breakdown of two collapsed building companies' books -- Stanley Group and Tallwood --have revealed a shortfall of around $16-million . Audio

Special visas for mosque attack widows dismissed as not the right thing to do. Warnings fake news could cloud the cannabis referendum. Audio

The dairy company Synlait has made a record profit, up ten percent on last year, with revenue over one billion dollars for the first time. Audio

The former Kiwis rugby league coach Frank Endacott will take the reins of Tonga in the upcoming tests against Great Britain and Australia. Audio

For the latest from the markets we're joined by Brad Gordon of Hobson Wealth Partners. Audio

Life insurers need to do more to be trusted by consumers, if they want more people to buy their policies. Audio

Kiwibank will start targeting businesses in Auckland, in a bid to double its size and grow its commercial lending portfolio. Audio

Fuel company, Z Energy, says unprecedented competition and tighter margins are hurting its earnings. Audio

Specialist dairy company Synlait has made a record profit. Chief executive Leon Clement says demand and sales are strong, and he's expecting double digit growth again this year.

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The Prime Minister steps into the assault allegations imbroglio again. Aotearoa's history is to be taught in all schools, not just some. Audio

A Coromandel farmer says torrential rain earlier this week damaged and flooded his property. Audio