Midday Report

Damian McKenzie's dreams of playing at a first Rugby World Cup are over - for this year at least. Audio

The water cooler company, Just Life Group, says it won't post an increased profit this financial year as initially expected, hit by an increase in the cost of borrowing on its purchase of the skylight… Read more Audio

For the latest from the markets we're joined by Brad Gordon from Hobson Wealth Partners. Audio

A big drop in the number of house sales is driving banks to compete for mortgage lending business with lower rates on longer terms. Audio

Construction sector leaders hope to bring in industry players small and large to nut out the details of plan to tackle the problems they're facing. Audio

The KiwiSaver fund manager Simplicity plans to invest at least $100-million of members growth funds into start-ups over the next decade. Audio

Uncertainty at home and offshore has seen confidence in the environment for doing business ebb away in the lower North Island. Audio

Pleas for information to locate a New Zealand nurse who was captured by Islamic State in Syria in 2013. The Government will offer teachers Maori language training. Audio

Horticulture New Zealand says it supports the suspension of citrus imports from the US, after fruit fly larvae was found in a consignment of oranges from the country. Audio

The three-time major winner Brooks Koepka and fellow American Bryson DeChambeau share the lead after the opening round of the Masters at Augusta. Audio