Midday Report

Meanwhile, the biggest company in the sector, Ryman Healthcare, has laid out plans for a major expansion to cope with a rising boom of retirees needing housing and healthcare. Audio

A lift in interest costs and a dip in revenue from redevelopment activity have seen a small drop in the full year underlying profit of the country's third largest rest home operator. Audio

Busloads of supporters arrive at a South Auckland land protest. Convicted child sex offender Peter Ellis takes his 30-year fight to the Supreme Court. Audio

The Government this morning announced a comprehensive overhaul of the Resource Management Act. Audio

The Silver Ferns shooter Ameliaranne Ekenasio says coach Noeline Taurua made the environment within the netball world cup winning squad a happy one. Audio

The country's annual trade deficit has narrowed to its lowest level in nearly a year as imports fell. Audio

For the latest from the markets we're joined by Keith Ferguson from Craigs Investment Partners. Audio

Treasury says the government will need more than unconventional monetary policy to stimulate the economy if it turns sour. Audio

Questions and controversy about the conduct and culture of financial institutions and rising global economic concerns don't appear to have significantly affected investor confidence. Audio

The online peer-to-peer money lender, Harmoney, has made a maiden profit. Audio

Hundreds join a protest against a housing development on disputed land in Mangere. Nine more cases of measles are confirmed in Auckland. Audio

Hunters have joined farmers in criticising the latest stack of gun reforms. Audio