Business
City couple's mushroom venture sprouts from pandemic
On the rural outskirts of Taupō a young couple have started a mushroom venture far removed from their previous life in Auckland. Maggie Tweedie took a trip to a small block of land amid the green… Audio
Evening business for 3 May 2024
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Consumer NZ on bill to 'modernise' insurance
Consumer NZ says it's fantastic a bill aiming to modernise insurance law has passed its first reading in parliament. Consumer NZ investigative team leader Rebecca Styles spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
NZ Fashion Week 2024 cancelled
"The reality is that consumer confidence is at an all-time low and the fashion retail industry has been particularly affected," organisers say.
Fashion Week's cancellation latest blow for fraying industry
Designers are in "survival mode", and there are concerns about further closures in the sector. Audio
Business News for 3 May 2024
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Insurance laws 'too complicated' says minister
The Minister for Commerce and Consumer Affairs says insurance laws are too complicated and change is long overdue. Minister Andrew Bayly spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Early Business News for 3 May 2024
A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio
Council 'taking our business away': Wellington cafe asked to shut shop
Nikau says it was notified only a day before City Gallery Wellington publicly announced its closure - a move that will likely mean the end of the iconic cafe.
Evening business for 2 May 2024
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Watch: Auckland domestic, international airports to move into one building
It will bring domestic and international transfers, check-ins and bag drops under one roof.
Ferry won't resolve Wynyard Quarter woes
Businesses in Auckland's Wynyard Quarter say replacing a broken bridge with a ferry won't make up for lost business. Reporter Finn Blackwell spoke to businesses. Audio
Canada dairy trade dispute a 'betrayal of our friendship', ACT says
Trade Minister Todd McClay says New Zealand will not back down.
Renters, realtors upset at scrapping of bill to regulate property managers
Renters and realtors are upset with a government decision to scrap a bill meant to regulate property managers over concerns about unethical and unlawful behaviours.
Finding a job that's best suited, a new tool created to help
It can be tough going through the process of finding a new job can be - especially finding one that's a good fit. Audio
Bank of New Zealand feels squeeze from higher costs, reduced margins
The Bank of New Zealand is weathering the slowing economy, but is feeling the squeeze from higher costs and reduced margins.
Retailers, manufacturers and other businesses struggling amid economic downturn
High interest rates and persistant domestic inflation are the biggest drags on business outlook.
Local paper Wairoa Star folds after 102 years
A media expert says the demise of another local news outlet is symptomatic of the broader financial problems facing the sector. Better Public Media lobby group chair Peter Thompson spoke to Corin… Audio
As 'tough as the '90s' - Twice as many businesses asking for help downsizing
An advocate says businesses are hurting and are reluctantly having to lay off workers. Audio