Nona Pelletier

The labour market is starting to feel the effects of the slowing economy. Official figures show the pace of employment growth slowed, rising zero-point-3 percent to 2-point-36 million in the three… Audio

An analyst says Origin Energy has sold Contact Energy at a cheap price in order to keep its debt down Audio

Australia's Origin Energy is selling its entire 53 percent controlling stake in Contact Energy for 4-dollars-65 a share, valuing its stake at 1 point 8 billion dollars. Audio

Trilogy International expects a more than 50 percent increase in its first-half sales, while its pre-tax net profit is expected to more than triple. Audio

The Commerce Commission has filed legal action against two rural services firms and five current or former employees, over claims of price fixing in connection with the introduction of a new animal… Audio

Some economists are picking robust jobs growth and weak pay rises once again when the latest figures on the historical state of the labour market are released. Audio

Heartland New Zealand is expecting a profit of about 48 million dollars for the 2015 financial year, and expects next year's profits will increase to more than 50 million. Audio

Green Cross Health's share price has risen another 6 percent this morning, after the company announced a special dividend of 15 cents a share, at yesterday's annual meeting. Audio

Sky City Entertainment Group says a review of gaming tax rates at its Darwin Casino will cost it about 5 million dollars less a year, than it had been expecting. Audio

Abano Healthcare has reported a full year loss, after selling its orthotics and pathology operations during the last year. Audio

The dollar has risen as the Reserve Bank governor damped down expectations of significant cuts in interest rates. Audio

Green Cross Health's share price has surged more than 4 percent after announcing a special dividend of 15 cents a share. Audio

Summerset has purchased another development site in Auckland - this time next to the Auckland Domain. Audio

The money markets are awaiting the opening of China's stock market following the biggest one-day fall in eight years. Audio

The telecommunications provider, 2degrees, has entered the broadband market. Audio

Sir Ron Brierley has continued to lift his stake in the Wellington retailer, Kirkcaldie and Stains. Audio

The ratings agency, AM Best, has affirmed Tower's financial strength. Audio

The Government will change immigration settings to encourage entrepreneurs and skilled migrants to settle outside Auckland. From November, skilled migrants with a job offer outside Auckland and… Audio

Comvita is on the hunt for a new chief executive following the resignation of Brett Hewlett. Audio

The Financial Services Council wants to ensure people selling life and income protection insurance aren't making customers worse off if they switch providers. Audio