Midday Report

The head of the country's biggest telecommunications company is stepping down. Audio

At least three Auckland schools are in lockdown after reports of a shot being fired nearby. Firearms dealers are still advertising guns that could soon be illegal. Audio

New figures from the Ministry for Primary Industries show honey-bee colony losses are increasing. Audio

The 2020 All Blacks squad is starting to take shape, but three key figures have yet to confirm their plans post this year's Rugby World Cup. Audio

The Commerce Commission has laid seven charges against the power company Contact Energy over alleged misleading advertising. Audio

All 11 banks involved in the regulatory review of conduct and culture, have responded to the Financial Markets Authority and the Reserve Bank's concerns. Audio

For the latest from the markets we're joined by Andrew Austin of FNZC. Audio

Fast food giant McDonald's is buying a minority stake in the listed software company Plexure, for 5-point-4-million dollars. Audio

The former Prime Minister Sir John Key remains positive about New Zealand's economic outlook, despite increasing risks and global tensions. Audio

The mood of business has soured once again with cost pressures mounting demand weaking .. all painting a picture of weaker economic growth. Audio

Almost a quarter of the country's children are living in poverty. Calls for the Government to release its calculations on how much the gun buyback scheme might cost. Audio