Midday Report

The science and technology agency, Callaghan Innovation, says it's clawed back public money invested in technology start-up companies which have been taken over by foreign investors. Audio

Business leader, Sir Stephen Tindall, is funding growth in the KiwiSaver manager, Simplicity. Audio

The small fuel retailer Gull plans to drive down the price of petrol in the South Island when it launches there in July. Audio

The infrastructure investor, Infratil, has revised down its full year earnings guidance by as much as 14 percent, as rising asset values have increased its management costs. Audio

Primary teachers and principals reject the latest pay offer. Fines for using a mobile phone while driving could be increased. Audio

Lydia Ko is just a shot off the clubhouse lead at the first golf major of the year. Audio

Retirement Village operator, Summerset, has ended the March quarter with sales slightly down on the same period last year. Audio

For the latest from the markets we're joined by Michael Grace of FNZC. Audio

The ubiquitous barcode has hit middle age, celebrating 40-years next week since its introduction in this country. Audio

A tax expert says the government should have sorted out its approach to taxing capital gains on property investment before it shut down the ability to claim losses against other income. Audio

The stock exchange operator, NZX, expects to cut costs by as much as much as 8-percent this year, as shareholders demand a better performance. Audio