Patrick O'meara

The phone retailer, Spark, is about to take the next step in improving its fortunes in the competitive telecommunications market. Audio

The government has recorded a smaller-than-expected budget deficit. Audio

The chief executive of Tainui Group Holdings, Mike Pohio, plans to leave the company in mid-April after eight years at the helm, meanwhile, Kathmandu has appointed Xavier Simonet as its new chief… Audio

Economists say consumer prices are set to keep falling, thanks to slumping fuel costs. Audio

Firms have continued to express confidence in the country's economic prospects, while inflation remains in check. Audio

An economist is expecting jobs confidence to rebound later this year. Audio

At least one retail analyst is cautiously optimistic about Hallenstein Glasson's fortunes, after a strong Christmas period prompted the Australasian clothing retailer to issue a profit upgrade. Audio

The clothing retailer, Hallenstein Glasson, has issued a profit upgrade after a strong Christmas period. Audio

Hefty rises in pay packets could be few and far between this year, despite a growing economy. Audio

Estimates have the economy growing above the trend rate compared to other developed nations, but other measures show the benefits of growth aren’t filtering through to all. Patrick O’Meara looks at… Audio

Creating more jobs in rural regions has been touted as a way to help ease Auckland's housing crisis. Audio

A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio

A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio

While Sony continues to count the cost of a full blown cyber-hacking scandal, other companies - large and small - are being urged to take action to avoid the same pitfall. Audio

The Kiwi Property Group says the Apex Mega Centre in Auckland is a great fit for its portfolio. Audio

New Zealand Oil and Gas has paid nearly 15 million dollars for the cornerstone shareholding in the ASX-listed oil exploration and production company, Cue Energy. Audio

Abano Healthcare's audiology joint venture is finally beginning to turn an operating profit, helping the company's overall bottom line. Audio

Shares in the outdoor clothing retailer, Kathmandu, have plunged by a fifth after the company issued a profit warning. Audio

Meanwhile, an analyst says annual meeting are becoming very staid affairs. Audio

The stock market operator, NZX, has had a stellar year, with new listings boosting its market capitalisation while offering strong returns to investors. Audio