Morning Report

Wall Street ended the week flat following official data which revealed the US economy expanded at a higher 1% annual rate in the fourth quarter. Audio

A look ahead at this weeks business agenda. Audio

The latest business news from Australia with our correspondent Jim Parker. Audio

The tapware maker, Methven, says a lower New Zealand dollar is a key headwind. Audio

The pay television operator, Sky Network Television, is weighing up a return of cash to shareholders versus acquistions that could help drive-up its bottomline. Audio

The listed wine company, Delegat Group, says the North American wine market offers great potential for growth, not just for its premium wines -- but the rest of the New Zealand industry as well. Audio

The Financial Markets Authority has turned its sights on the funds management sector, which will have to be licenced by the start of December. Audio

More women candidates than ever before are standing in the Samoan general election. Changes to electoral laws are thought to be behind what's being desribed as a big change of mood in the lead up to… Read more Audio

The Act Party leader David Seymour is calling for the Government to sell off its poorly performing farms and use the money to fund a network of native wildlife sanctuaries around the country. Audio

People in Christchurch have described being jolted awake by a strong earthquake early this morning. GeoNet says the 4.3 magnitude quake about half past 3 was centered 5 kilometres south of the city… Read more Audio

News from the rural and farming sector. Audio

Jonathan Mitchell with the latest from business sector. Audio