Sharon Brettkelly

The owner of the Tiwai Aluminium Smelter could decide today whether to end its power contract with Meridian Energy. Audio

Shares in the Kathmandu have surged 25 percent after Briscoe Group said it will launch a takeover bid for the adventure clothing and equipment retailer. Audio

The Government is again rejecting calls to slap a 20 percent tax on sugary soft drinks despite new international research showing price hikes cut consumption. Audio

A sellout crowd of more than 25-thousand will pack North Harbour stadium tomorrow for the finals of the FIFA Under 20 World Football Cup. Audio

Tourism New Zealand is launching its annual campaign three months early and has switched its focus to off peak promotions as visitor numbers hit tipping point over summer. Audio

Fonterra farmers are hitting out at dairy reform laws which they say let foreign investors milk the system. Audio

The country's biggest company, Fonterra, is losing farmer shareholders as rivals - many Chinese-owned - step in with better deals. Audio

An international hotel investor is warning that the new hotel convention centres planned for New Zealand could go empty because of oversupply. Audio

Here former New Zealand Football bosses are calling for the sport to be scrutinised right down to the grass roots after the shock resignation of Fifa president Sepp Blatter. Audio

The police watchdog says the police investigation into John Banks' electoral return was robust and without interference. Audio

Fonterra has announced its forecast farmgate milk prices for the next 12 months. It is expecting to pay farmers $5.25 a kilogram of milk solids. Audio

SkyCity's new-look international convention centre is being described as underwhelming. Audio

Japan's economy has grown faster than anticipated in the first quarter, jumping zero-point-6 percent, compared to the previous quarter. Audio

For the latest from the markets we're joined by Belinda Stanley at Craigs Investment Partners. Audio

Opposition political parties are warning the tougher lending restrictions may just fuel investment from foreign speculators. Audio

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

Kirkcaldie & Stains has reported a first half net loss of half a million dollars, after a decision to write down a previously unrecognised tax asset. Audio

The government has posted a smaller-than-expected nine-month deficit but says it still won't achieve a surplus for the year. Audio

A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio

A rebound in tech stocks and upbeat jobs data has pushed Wall Street higher. Audio