Jonathan Mitchell

A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio

A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio

In other business news. Audio

Listed coffee bar operator and franchise company Cooks Global Foods is looking to raise six million dollars through an issue of convertible notes. Audio

Heartland Bank says it net profit for the first three months of its financial year is up 21 percent on a year ago at 14-point-3 million dollars. Audio

A shortage of commercial office space in Wellington and a spike in demand from companies and government departments disrupted by the earthquake could drive up rents in the short-term. Audio

Shares in the stockmarket operator, NZX, have been placed in a trading halt this morning, pending a company announcement. Audio

IkeGPS's first half loss is nearly double that of last year's, while sales are also less than half of what they were the year earlier. Audio

The stock exchange is asking for feedback on changes in the information companies should disclose to investors. Audio

The Financial Markets Authority is warning people to be alert about phone investment scams. Audio

Insurance company Tower says yesterday's earthquake in North Canterbury will cost it a maximum of just over seven million dollars. Audio

The campervan company, Tourism Holdings, says it doesn't expect the North Canterbury earthquake to have any material impact on its tourism business in either the near or long-term. Audio

Activity in the services sector has risen, but the severe Kaikoura earthquakes might cause some immediate disruption. Audio

Some business news and reaction after the severe quakes, our business reporter Jonathan Mitchell is in the studio now Audio

A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio

Spending using electronic cards posted a solid rise last month and is expected to continue into the summer holidays. Audio

The incoming chief executive of the casino operator, SkyCity, is expected to bring with him fresh ideas to stave off competition and lift profitability. Audio