Two companies are spending 15-thousand-dollars on a satellite and a system to go along with it, to allow Chatham Islands' residents to watch Rugby World Cup matches.

For the latest from the markets we're joined by Kyle Edmonds of Jarden Securities.

A highly competitive retail landscape and rising cost pressures have seen Briscoe Group's profit remain relatively flat for the first half of the year.

The New Zealand dollar remains the 10th most traded currency globally, according to a survey by the Bank of International Settlements.

A swathe of gloomy global headlines appear to have further dampened consumers' outlook about the economy but they're feeling more upbeat about their own personal finances.

Financial regulators are disappointed and unimpressed by the life insurance industry's failure to fix issues and clean up its act.

A brief update on the movements in the financial sector

Pipeline rupture inquiry says fuel companies should be forced to invest more in infrastructure if they won't do it voluntarily. Fuel retailers cautiously back market access changes. Holiday parks in good shape. Financial markets roiled by Saudi oil attacks.

Saudi fuel attacks rattle oil prices and markets. An early look at the day's business news, and a catch up on overnight market action.

Listed healthcare company Abano, which owns chains of dentist practices in New Zealand and Australia, has confirmed its in talks with several potential buyers.