Business confidence has improved in the cenral regions of the country despite persistent labour shortages.

Buoyant commodity prices have convinced dairy company Synlait to raise its forecast milk price payout for the current production season.

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.

The energy lines company, Vector, says the Auckland market continues to grow at pace.

For the latest from the markets we're joined by Brad Gordon of Hobson Wealth Partners.

The country's third largest rest home operator, Oceania Healthcare, says strong sales have driven up first half earnings.

The country's third largest rest home operator, Oceania Healthcare, says strong sales have driven up first half earnings.

Higher prices for transport and household costs, including rent and petrol, have pushed inflation higher than expected.