The dried food producer, Dry New Zealand, is raising 1-and-a-half million dollars to expand its operations.

For the latest from the markets we're joined by Micahel Grace of Jarden Securities.

The United States Federal Reserve held it benchmark interest rate on hold at its last review of the year earlier today.

New Zealand's ability to have a fair fight with larger countries over trade is at risk with the World Trade Organisation set to be crippled by the collapse of its appeals court.

Employers are holding back from hiring people, especially youth, as fewer plan to upskill their existing staff.

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 clothing retailer, Hallenstein Glasson, says the Black Friday retail event has been positive, but is concerned it may eat into its usually strong Xmas-summer holiday sales.

For the latest from the markets we're joined by Andrew Austin at Jarden Securities.