A brief update from the business sector.

The jewellry retailer, Michael Hill International, made a strong first half profit despite rising gold prices as competition cut into margins.

For the latest from the markets we're joined by Melika King of Craigs Investment Partners.

The retirement village operator and takeover target Metlifecare has posted a larger half year profit, lifted by property value gains and increased sales.

The apple exporter Scales Corporation has posted a higher full year profit of $121.6 million, boosted by asset sales and improvement in its food ingredients division.

Rural services company PGG Wrightson has reported a lift in earnings on improved sales for its livestock and horticultural businesses.

Meridian Energy has made a record first half profit on higher power sales.

A brief update on the movements in the financial sector.

News from the business sector, including a market report.

A brief update from the business sector.