1Analysis of the latest business and financial news.

2The Governor of the Bank of England says he believes a recovery has taken hold across the UNited Kingdom after the unemployment rate dropped to 7.6%. However, this means he could consider raising interest rates soon than expected.

3The Government is refusing to confirm whether documents appearing to show that New Zealand is at loggerheads with the United States over the Trans Pacific partnership are genuine.

4The New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) has announced it will form an expert panel to look into cycling safety after a coroner called on it to come up with recommendations to prevent more cyclist deaths. However, a cycling lobby group says the establishment of the group does not go far enough.

5Picton residents are welcoming the Government's decision not to move the Cook Strait ferry terminal to Clifford Bay, and ferry operator Inter Islander says it will now focus on future investment plans for Picton.

6The latest news and issues from Australia: including; former Prime Minister Kevin Rudd has announced his retirement from politics; Melbourne Cup celebrations lead to salmonella outbreak in Brisbane; record heatwave across Australia; Western Sydney Wanderers football team forced off their training ground by film crew;