Fonterra scandal still confusing parents

Tonight we look at the factory with the dodgy pipe, the reaction from China and ask whether parents in New Zealand know what is going on.

• RBNZ backs off low equity restrictions

  The Reserve Bank has backed off on restricting banks lending on low equity mortgages and instead gone for a "speed limit" approach.

• More houses the answer - expert

  A property expert says the only thing that will bring down New Zealand's house prices will be to build a lot more houses.

• Companies join forces on cyber security

  Cyber security is becoming a hot issue following a string of high-profile breaches and warnings about the need for vigilance.

• Novotel set to re-open

  Visitors to Christchurch will soon be able to get a full view of Cathedral Square as the Novotel Hotel opens its doors.

• Chinese culture demands apology, says Key

  John Key says he'll personally apologise to the Chinese to heal wounds brand New Zealand may have suffered.

• Property prices fall - even in Auckland

  The latest Real Estate Institute figures show house prices fell last month, even in Auckland.

• Power prices aren't too high - Key

  Prime Minister John Key says a quadrupling in profit for Meridian Energy isn't evidence that power prices are too high.

• 'Broccoli Lady' honoured for kumara work

  A Kiwi woman's just been named Australasia's marketer of the year for her work to promote the humble kumara.

• Opinion: Fonterra's 'honesty' impresses China

  In a country where pollution is inexorable and food contamination can mean death, Fonterra's admission was seen as honest.

• Can you really buy or sell a house in 48 hours?

  For most Kiwis buying a house is the biggest investment they'll ever make.

• PM plans to fast-track Fonterra inquiry

  The Prime Minister is planning to fast-track a new law to give the Government greater powers of inquiry.

• Fonterra names whey inquiry committee

  Fonterra has announced who will conduct its independent inquiry into the contaminated whey protein scare.

• Key defends first home buyer plans

  Opposition parties are unimpressed with the Government's latest moves to help first home buyers but Prime Minister John Key says they will work.

• Meridian posts $163M profit

  Meridian Energy has posted a 53 percent increase in underlying net profit after tax of $162.7 million.

• Apple rumours focus on Sep 10

  Apple fans get your calendars out a September 10 could be the big day, according to the latest rumours.

• Sri Lanka DCD results 'highly unlikely' to be correct

  Agribusiness professor Jacqueline Rowarth says Anchor DCD results in Sri Lanka are so high, they can't be correct.

• Fonterra ramps up damage control in China

  The recent Fonterra contamination scare has raised questions about New Zealand's reputation as clean and "pure".

• Wall Street flat despite positive data

  The latest batch of economic data from China looks encouraging, although not enough to give Wall Street a boost.

• Housing policy won't halt bubble - experts

  Policies aimed at helping Kiwis buy their first home won't do anything to solve the affordability crisis, say experts.

• Are debt collectors going too far?

  Matthew Nutter from Kiwi Debt says lenders are going too far when trying to collect debts.