Nona Pelletier

Commodity prices rose to a 17-month high last month, but the upward momentum might be short lived. Audio

The retirement village developer, Summerset Group, has sold nearly 200 units in the three months ended in September, which is its best ever quarterly result. Audio

The Insurance Council has fined the insurer, Youi, the maximum penalty of 100-thousand dollars and warns that its membership could be terminated for any future misconduct. Audio

The chief executive of sharemarket operator, NZX, Tim Bennett is to step down at the end of the year. Audio

Commercial property investor, Goodman Trust, has managed to gain another 4-million dollars for the sale of an Auckland business park to another property company, Oyster Group. Audio

The battle of consumer loyalty schemes continues with Countdown supermarkets joining forces with the motoring group, AA, to offer fuel discounts and bonuses. Audio

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

Troubled children's clothing retailer Pumpkin Patch has delivered another disappointing result, hit by store closures and currency impacts. Audio

The Reserve Bank says New Zealand's financial stability remains at risk because of an overheated housing market, while the high exchange rate is hurting exporters. Audio

A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio

The future of the vocational school provider, Intueri Education Group, hangs in the balance as an Australian regulator reviews two of the company's Australian training organisations. Audio

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

A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio

The Accident Compensation Corporation is looking for feedback on a proposal to cut levies by 10 percent. Audio

The workforce software company, GeoOp, will get a capital injection from a major shareholder as part of a plan to increase working capital and reduce debt. Audio

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

The sporting goods and homeware retailer, Briscoe Group, has reported a 33 percent jump in net profit on rising sales and market share. Audio

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