Morning Report

The Dow Jones Index is up 43 points to 18,156. Audio

An economist says the dairy market is getting more competitive as milk production quotas in Europe lift. Audio

The manufacturing sector is making the best of a high New Zealand dollar by ramping up investment in imported plant and materials. Audio

The listed insurer, Tower, is buying back as much as 34 million dollars of its shares, after saying it has at least 135 million more cash than is required by the Reserve Bank. Audio

The New Zealand dollar is on the rise against the US dollar, after disappointing American economic data suggests the Federal Reserve will keep short-term interest rate hikes on hold for awhile longer.

Air New Zealand's chief executive says its new route between Houston and Auckland will encourage the 30 million Americans who say they want to visit this country, to actually do so. Audio

An analyst says Carl's Jr is Restaurant Brands' biggest growth opportunity, but only if it can beat the competition in a crowded burger market. Audio

The staff at the Queen's home, Windsor Castle, have voted to take industrial action for the first time ever, over what they say is low pay. Audio

Almost a fifth of all police armed offenders call outs are in Canterbury. Audio

A flagship government programme designed to combat soaring obesity rates and other major health problems begins today. Audio

Lincoln University is setting up a National Maori Biosecurity Network to help protect the motu from biosecurity threats; A new national database is being set up to help the public learn and grow… Read more Audio

News from the rural and farming sector. Audio