UK correspondent Lucy Thomson

News from the business sector, including a market report.

The Silver Ferns could cap off a stunning 2026 with a win over the Australian Diamonds in Melbourne tonight. On Sunday, the Silver Ferns added the Constellation Cup to their Commonwealth Games gold medal, and there's more on the line in the final Test. Sports reporter Bridget Tunnicliffe spoke to Lisa Owen.

The Reserve Bank has surprised the market today with a decision to hold the official cash rate at 2.75 percent in a split decision. Economists had widely expected a hike today, with inflation at 3.7 percent outside the Reserve Bank's target band of one to three percent. However more interest rate hikes are likely in the next few months. Reserve Bank Governor Anna Breman spoke to Lisa Owen.

As Aotearoa prepares for one of the strongest El Nino events on record the Ministry for Primary Industries is urging lifestyle farmers to do the same - prepare. MPI's reminding them of their animal welfare obligations, no matter what the weather throws at them. National response manager in Agriculture and Investment Services, Andrew Curtis spoke to Lisa Owen.

"Stick to the plan" was the word from the National Party after the Reserve Bank held the official cash rate at 2.75 percent. But Labour says the move shines a light on a "sluggish economy" while unemployment rates are at an 11 year high. Political reporter Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira reports.