Business
Time running out for copper phone network
As most switch to mobile phones, the nation's copper network is slowly being phased out, with one big telco is planning to pull the plug year. Audio
Alliance asks farmers to help raise share capital in bid to stay farmer-owned
The red meat cooperative was profitable for nine out of the last 10 years - but last year, it reported a $70 million loss after tax.
Musk visits China in bid for self-driving car deal
The news came after a US report tied Tesla's autonomous driving modes to at least 13 crashes, involving one death.
Early Business News for 29 April 2024
Latest news from Radio New Zealand's business team. Audio
Supermarket-free suburb getting new grocer after eight months without
The owner says he's worried about robberies in the area, but the locals need a store to "provide their daily needs". Audio
Under-fire juice business owner slammed for 'unethical' fruit sourcing
Jade Tatana, whose products have been recalled over sickness fears, took, juiced and sold 20kg of lemons left out for the community to enjoy.
Wellington's Garage Project wins silver at 2024 World Beer Cup
A Wellington brewery has won two medals at what is billed as the 'beer Olympics'.
Evening business for 26 April 2024
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Independent supermarket to open in Hamilton
A supermarket free Hamilton suburb is days away from getting a new independent grocery store after it was abandoned by Countdown last August because of growing retail crime and building issues… Audio
TikTok China parent firm says no plans to sell app
If TikTok isn't sold, it will be banned in America - but its parent company says it won't be budging.
Liquor plan risks creating 'desolate wasteland' - restaurateur
A prominent business family hopes "common sense" will prevail before proposed alcohol regulations come into force.
Google parent Alphabet announces first-ever dividend, shares soar
The Google parent announced a dividend of 20 cents per share, cheering investors.
Early Business News for 26 April 2024
Latest news from Radio New Zealand's business team. Audio
PNG reaps soaring cacao returns but worry for the future
The positives and negatives confronting cacao growers in Papua New Guinea. Audio
Three's Ryan Bridge joining Newstalk ZB?
He is first in line to be the new host of Newstalk ZB's Early Edition morning show, according to a report.
Businesses call for changes to Anzac trading restrictions
Auckland businesses say they will lose out on thousands of dollars in business due to Anzac trading restrictions, and others say the staff costs are too high to justify opening on the public holiday… Audio
Anzac Day trading restrictions: What happens to businesses?
Some will lose out on thousands of dollars, while others say the staff costs are too high to justify opening on the public holiday.