Jonathan Mitchell

Dairy giant Fonterra is taking a stake in a United States whey protein concentrate and lactose manufacturer. Audio

The sole woman director on the Fletcher Building board, Cecilia Tarrant, says the company's shareholders clearly valued diversity over revenge at the recent annual meeting. Audio

Tauranga-based power company Trustpower's first half profit has surged on wet weather delivering higher wholesale prices and a growth in customers buying multiple services. Audio

Westpac Bank has reported a modest lift in its full year profit as its bad debt bill disappeared amid flat earnings. Audio

The majority shareholder of Opus International Consultants has approved a takeover offer from a services company. Audio

The telecommunications company, Spark, is looking to buy broadband companies as a cost effective way to build its customer base. Audio

A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio

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

A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio

The sport and homewares retailer, Briscoe Group, says third quarter sales are up almost 3 percent on last year. Audio

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

A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio

The casino operator, SkyCity, says it's raised 150-million US dollars in a private placement of notes, at an attractive margin to recent comparable issues. Audio

A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio

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

A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio

Rural services firm PGG Wrightson says wet weather over winter and spring is weighing on first quarter earnings. Audio

A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio