Rowan Quinn

The Financial Markets Authority says it hopes sanctions against the directors of a major property syndication company will protect future investors. Audio

Telstra Health has invested 20 million dollars in Orion Health, as part of the New Zealand software company's 125-million dollar intital public offering of shares. Audio

Serco says it contracts in New Zealand aren't under threat despite the financial turmoil the company is in. Audio

Westpac economist Felix Delbruk tells Rowan Quinn the latest figures on electronic card spending are a sign the retail economy is still looking strong. Audio

Shoppers have been using their money cards a little more in October. Audio

Sixty firefighters from all over Auckland have worked through the night to put out a blaze at a major film studio in the west of the city. Audio

Taxi companies say a smart phone app that lets private drivers pick up paying fares could seriously damage taxi services. Audio

A food multinational has accused Fonterra of misleading it over last year's botulism scare, meaning it sold potentially contaminated baby formula for months after it should have. Audio

Land once meant for controversial dam projects in Central Otago is again under dispute as locals plead with Contact Energy to keep it free from development. Audio

The Police National Dive Squad is continuing to search for a teenager missing in the Whakatane River. Audio

An evacuation has begun in Whangarei because of a gas leak. Audio

In the wake of the botulism scare, Fonterra is turning to Air New Zealand to help it prepare better for any future crisis. Audio

Myers Park in central Auckland is cordoned off this morning while police investigate a homicide late last night. Audio

Labour's leadership candidates are pushing ahead with their intensive campaign, hitting the road to meet party faithful around the country. Audio

The Auckand Theatre Company is confident building on its new waterfront theatre will begin this year but its about to go cap and hand to Aucklanders to help fund the last few million dollars. Audio

As a new report seriously questions the ability of people to become homeowners, some are asking whether it's time to just let the quarter acre dream go. Audio

Auckland Transport officials say they want to come down harder on people who are dodging train fares but the most they can do now is stop them travelling any further. Audio

A blitz on fare dodgers is underway on Auckland's trains. Audio

Judges say they want greater scrutiny of how well they are working in court. Audio

The police in Auckland are continuing to hunt for a man who fled the scene of a fatal accident in the early hours of this morning. Audio