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Sir Ron Brierley has lifted his stake in the Wellington retailer Kirkcaldie and Stains from 5.7% to 6.9%. Audio

For the latest from the markets we're joined by Belinda Stanley at Craigs Investment Partners. Audio

The cervical cancer screening company, TruScreen, has reported a smaller annual loss, as it invests to meet demand from new markets. Audio

Snakk Media says its full year net loss is more than twice the size of last year's, due to a number of significant investments, including the opening of a new office in Singapore, an increase in sales… Audio

Activity in the manufacturing sector is still growing, but not as fast as it was, with a contraction in production and weakness in the forestry, oil and coal sectors of the economy. Audio

Some economists think Mr Wheeler won't stop at just one more cut to counteract weaker dairy prices and a slowing economy. Audio

For the latest from the markets we're joined by Melika King at Craigs Investment Partners. Audio

The dollar has fallen 2% after the Reserve Bank cut the cost of borrowing and indicated more reductions may be needed. Audio

The New Zealand shoe retailer, Minnie Cooper, has confirmed it's closing its doors. Audio

An analyst says Carter Holt Harvey's decision to delay plans to list on the New Zealand and Australian sharemarkets is a good move. Audio

The government's book's have moved back into surplus. Audio

For the latest from the markets we're joined by Melika King at Craigs Investment Partners. Audio

A retail consultancy firm says the Australian-based David Jones retailer will likely open in Auckland, once it sets up in the capital. Audio

Wholesale trade sales have fallen. Audio

The Commerce Commission says strong competition among fixed-lined phone and broadband retailers is delivering better prices and value to consumers. Audio

The South Island-based, Synlait Milk, is the latest producer to forecast small improvements in dairy prices. Audio

The property developer is targeting growth in a range of 100 and 150 million dollars a year, which is a step-up from its earlier expectations. Audio

Pumpkin Patch says it hasn't found a buyer or investors interested in helping it recapitalise the debt-ridden company. Audio

Financial market analysts are divided on whether the Reserve Bank will cut the official cash rate on Thursday. Audio

For the latest from the markets we're joined by Bryan Shepherd at Macquarie Private Wealth. Audio