Midday Report

The Agriculture Minister has strongly implied to farming leaders the sector will be brought into the emissions trading scheme. Audio

A couple of major injury setbacks for the Crusaders and the All Blacks. Veteran midfield back Ryan Crotty and established lock Scott Barrett will both miss Saturday's Super Rugby final against the… Read more Audio

Listed gold miner New Talisman has raised nearly three-quarters of a million dollars from local and Australian investors. Audio

For the latest from the markets we're joined by Melika King of Craigs Investment Partners. Audio

Changes to KiwiSaver now mean people 65 and over can join the scheme, although they don't get tax breaks and employers aren't obliged to to make contributions. Audio

Support for the Reserve Bank's proposal to make banks hold more capital has largely come from the general public. Audio

The number of consents for new homes issued in May rocketed to its highest level in 45 years. Audio

Softer domestic demand and a gloomy outlook offshore has seen business confidence dip to its lowest level in 10 years with manufacturers struggling the most. Audio

Plans to transform the agritech sector are announced. Hong Kong wakes up from a night of political violence. Audio

The Prime Minister has told farmers she will try to minimise the social and economic impacts any new environmental legislation could have on them. Audio

The Black Caps have quickly moved on from their second straight defeat at the Cricket World Cup. Audio