Patrick O'meara

Air New Zealand has lifted its annual profit despite facing the headwinds of rising fuel costs and engine problems. Investors saw their dividend rise, while all staff will be given a $18000 bonus… Video, Audio

There's been improved earnings at a number of other listed firms, including TradeMe, Meridian Energy, and Cavalier Carpets. Audio

New Zealand supermarket shoppers are among the world's keenest on a cheap deal, with $6 of every $10 spent on groceries spent on specials. That's well ahead of other countries, with people in… Audio

A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio

A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio

A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio

News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio

News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio

A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio

The country's biggest rural services company, PGG Wrightson, is warning that its bottom line full year profit will be more than halved by having to pay historic wage claims and higher costs. Audio

Prefab house maker, Matrix, runs out of money. Hospitality sector worries about visa price rise. Super Fund diversifies. Overnight global market action wrapped up. Audio

A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio

The government's being warned it has no chance of fixing rundown public services unless it ditches its self imposed spending rules. Under its budget responsibility rules, the Labour-led coalition has… Audio

News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio

In today's episode, hosts Emile Donovan and Max Towle reflect on England's downfall and look ahead to a final no one saw coming. They're joined by a smug Patrick O'Meara of RNZ, and a despondent Iain… Audio