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How New Zealand got through the power supply threat
Analysis - A combination of consumer and business conservation measures and cranked up power stations met demand, Gyles Beckford writes.
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'A lot of people are moving back'
10 May 2024A former Taumarunui meatworks has a new lease of life as a pet food factory - and is providing plenty of jobs for locals. Audio
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Introducing: Thrift
10 May 2024Need some ways to shrink your supermarket spend? Can't figure out which lightbulb burns the brighest but for the lowest cost? Want to know how to bulk up your… Audio
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Warning of tight winter ahead with NZ 'short' on energy capacity
10 May 2024The near-miss power grid emergency shows the need for more back-up, an energy analyst warns. Audio
Government sets ambitious Defence target
Judith Collins has set an ambitious target of seven percent for Defence Force attrition, and she's hoping a pay boost and new gear will help. RNZ political editor Jo Moir reports. Audio
How New Zealand got through the power supply threat
Analysis - A combination of consumer and business conservation measures and cranked up power stations met demand, Gyles Beckford writes.
Evening business for 10 May 2024
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
'A lot of people are moving back'
A former Taumarunui meatworks has a new lease of life as a pet food factory - and is providing plenty of jobs for locals. Audio
Pet food factory pumping life into Taumarunui's economy
For decades manufacturers have been deserting smalls towns, sucking out the lifeblood as they depart. But Taumarunui is bucking this trend thanks to a pet food factory that's started full-time… Audio
New tool to help tourism biz more sustainable
Tourism Industry Aotearoa has unveiled a new online tool to make it easier for businesses to become more sustainable. Tourism reporter Tess Brunton has more. Audio
Introducing: Thrift
Need some ways to shrink your supermarket spend? Can't figure out which lightbulb burns the brighest but for the lowest cost? Want to know how to bulk up your meals and save time cooking? RNZ's new… Audio
Warning of tight winter ahead with NZ 'short' on energy capacity
The near-miss power grid emergency shows the need for more back-up, an energy analyst warns. Audio
Week in Politics: Triumph and disaster, but no austerity
Analysis - A big announcement about Auckland's water woes was overshadowed by a chaotic press conference about prisons, Peter Wilson writes.
Midday Report Essentials for 10 May 2024
Body: On today's episode, Defence Minister Judith Collins has announced an increase to defence spending, political editor Jo Moir crunches the numbers, head of research at Enerlytica John Kidd warns… Audio
Warehouse Group profits, sales down for third quarter
The Warehouse Group's third quarter sales and profits are down on the year earlier, amid "highly uncertain" trading conditions.
Woolworths tells 79,000 they won a prize, then rescinds it
Woolworths has apologised to thousands of customers after mistakenly telling about 79,000 people they had won a competition.
Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 9 May 2024
On today's episode, the father of Gore toddler Lachlan Jones says the police theory about his son's death lacks common sense, RNZ reporter Timothy Brown gives us the latest from court, a Social… Audio
Job applications soar as public sector layoffs continue
There's been a 112 percent increase in applications for jobs at one recruiter - and a 179 percent jump in Auckland.
Parts supplied to Boeing had 'serious defects' - whistleblower
A former quality inspector for Spirit AeroSystems claims he found many defects on parts due for shipping.
Social Investment Agency to be set up as part of budget
The Finance Minister has confirmed a Social Investment Agency will be set up as part of this year's Budget, with an aim of investing in earlier and better interventions to support the country's most… Audio
POLi payments: who is at risk and what are banks doing?
Kathryn speaks with finance commentator and bank customer advocate, Janine Starks, on the POLi payments story. Audio
