Morning Report

American stocks are modestly firmer helped by a slight lift in oil prices. Audio

The rural services firm, PGG Wrightson, says it's learned a tough lesson after being fined 2-point-7 million dollars for fixing the prices for services required to comply with the National Animal… Read more Audio

The Auckland-based drugmaker, AFT Pharmaceutical, listed yesterday to be just the fourth and last company to list on the NZX's main board this year --- a far cry from the 16 that listed last year. Audio

The outdoor clothing and goods retailer, Macpac, is looking to rapidly expand after being taken over by an Australian private equity firm, Champ Ventures. Audio

Australian infrastructure investor First State Investments, which is owned by Australia's Commonwealth Bank, is on the look out for further purchases after it's acquired two major assets in a short… Read more Audio

A road that would cut through the country's second largest national park to link the West Coast and Nelson has initial support from the Government. Audio

Black Caps Coach Mike Hesson is praising retiring captain Brendon McCullum as a "team man first and foremost", saying he'll be a big loss to New Zealand cricket. Audio

News from the rural and farming sector. Audio

Our business editor, Gyles Beckford, is in now with what's happening in the financial world.... And the sharemarket looks to be ending the year on a high. Audio

The number of migrants arriving in Europe has topped an unprecedented one million people this year, says the International Organisation for Migration. Audio

The Northern Employers and Manufacturers Association says it's time for a rethink of the export target if the Government's serious about raising the country's living standards. Audio

More now on Brendon McCullum's decision to retire after next year's test matches againt Australia. Audio