Consumer spending has hit its best level for the year.

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 retail property investor, Stride, says it's had a strong first half with two intiatives underway to further develop its investment management business.

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

A Taupo-based company planning to extract battery-grade lithium from geothermal waste says it's still planning an eventual stock exchange listing.

The glass manufacturer Metro Peformance Glass has posted a smaller profit for the half year and downgraded its guidance, as competition puts pressure on margins.

News from the business sector, including a market report.

A brief update from the business sector.