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Local insurance company, Tower, says it may need to raise capital to beef-up its balance sheet during what it expects to be a drawn out takeover saga. Audio

For the latest from the markets we're joined by Brad Gordon at Hobson Wealth Partners. Audio

A global equities manager says the sharemarket will still offer good returns in a stronger inflation environment, but investors will need to take care with what they pick and choose. Audio

A dairy trading platform is not deterred by being the new kid on the block and is aiming to sign on major customers in Asia. Audio

A softening New Zealand dollar is prompting importers to take more steps to protect themselves. Audio

The software company GeoOp is testing the waters for a possible share float on the Australian stockmarket in the second half of the year. Audio

A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio

As you may have heard in the news the government is ramping up resources and action to reach free trade agreements covering 90 percent of our exports over the next decade. Audio

News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio

News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio

The drug manufacturer, AFT Pharmaceuticals, has issued 9 million dollars worth of redeemable shares issued at 2-dollars-74 each to its founder and chief executive Hartley Atkinson. Audio

Shares in the country's biggest listed company, Fletcher Building, were placed in a trading halt this morning as the company says it's looking at its construction business. Audio

News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio

The Goodman Property Trust has sold some commercial buildings and development land in Christchurch as part of its asset recycling programme. Audio

News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio

Australian insurer Suncorp Group has increased its stake in local rival Tower to 19-point-9-9 percent. Audio