Kim Baker Wilson
Evening Business for 19 September 2013
New Zealand is just one win away from bringing back the America's Cup and by conservative estimates the regattas of 2000 and 2003 were together worth 1.2-billion dollars. Audio
Business News Update
Fonterra's latest Global Dairy Trade auction is a double milestone for the platform. Audio
Is America's Cup reality matching expectations?
The third race in the America's Cup will start in about half an hour, with excitement again building in San Francisco. But race day hype hasn't completely answered the questions over whether the event… Audio
Top Stories for Monday 9 September 2013
Labour vowing unity whichever leader chosen; Abbott gets straight to work; Team New Zealand to meet Oracle for second day of America's Cup; John Kerry in Paris bolstering support for strike on Syria… Audio
Court told Watercare workers failed to follow own procedures
Lawyers for the Auckland Council's water company say they may never know what caused the gas explosion which killed a worker and seriously injured another in 2011 Audio
Spring Hill riot accused face up to 14 years' more prison
The 23 inmates police say are behind a violent and fiery rampage at Spring Hill prison in Waikato could face an extra 14 years' jail. Audio
Doctors and nurses falling foul at work over Facebook
The Medical Council is moving to crack down on the misuse of social media by doctors. Audio
Hamilton man facing first charges after law change
Health authorities say the first person to be charged with selling illegal synthetic highs could be jailed for up to two years. Audio
Air NZ jet under inspection
An Air New Zealand jet is being inspected after it had to make an urgent landing shortly after take off. Audio
NZ signed to play lead role at prestigious Frankfurt Book Fair
New Zealand authors will gain unprecedented exposure after this country was signed guest of honour for the Frankfurt Book Fair. Audio
MAF investigates mystery baby formula
MAF is investigating a baby formula manufacturer. Audio
Local Board, Auckland Council formally oppose new prison
Manurewa locals say their area has enough problems already without putting a new prison there. The Corrections Department wants to build a men's prison in Wiri, where there is already one for women. Audio
Picture book beats others to supreme children's books award
It was books of a different kind being celebrated on the eve of the budget last night. Audio
Draft decision on costly power price hike hailed a victory
The Electricty's Authority's ruling that Genesis Energy massively over-charged its wholesale customers is being hailed a victory. Audio
Wild weather cuts power, causes slips and tornado
Flights have been cancelled, roofs have lifted and there have been substantial landslips as wild weather sweeps the country. Audio
CYFs apologises for documents found in car
Child, Youth, and Family is apologising after confidential documents were found in one of its cars sold at an Auckland auction yard. Audio
Orchestra music being used to keep children clear of crime
A South Auckland community's hailing a programme using music to keep children on the straight and narrow. The idea, pioneered overseas, is credited with reducing crime, keeping children from gangs and… Audio
Business group says work of RSA can't continue forever
With membership of the RSA dwindling an Auckland Business group is calling on more community groups to get involved in organising and running Anzac Day services. Audio
Anger at likely student loan cuts
The aviation industry says it's being unfairly targeted by the government's moves to cut the cost of the student loans scheme. Audio