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ANZCO posts full-year profit, bucking industry trend
The profit is a standout considering other major meat players, Silver Fern Farms and Alliance, have posted big losses.
Are record migrant remittances helping keep inflation in check?
The country's record net migration of 139,000 new arrivals in the last year has raised concerns about the potential impact on consumer demand and the flow-on to inflation. Audio
Consumer warns payment method could void bank protections
Consumer NZ is warning almost half of New Zealanders could have breached their bank's terms and conditions by using a popular payment method. POLi enables people to make a payment directly from their… Audio
Popular payment method may be putting customers at risk
A popular payment method used by some big organisations may be putting customers at financial risk. Consumer investigative writer Ruairí O'Shea spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
TikTok sues to block US law which could ban app
TikTok said the measure was an "extraordinary intrusion on free speech rights".
Budgeting service cuts: 'It's like watching a train derail'
With some services facing closure after missing out on the latest government funding, there are concerns for some of NZ's most vulnerable people.
How Ports of Auckland plans to deliver $1b profits to council
But there are no penalties if it does not keep up its end of the bargain. Audio
Sheep farmers cutting costs, looking for new income sources as prices plummet
One of them said Wellington was "a vortex sucking cash out of the rest of the economy".
KiwiSaver investments ride wave of optimism
Optimism in global markets has driven an improvement in the value of KiwiSaver assets in the first quarter.
Government on track for increased deficit despite fall in spending - Treasury
The government books are worsening as a fall in tax outpaces cuts to spending, leaving it on course to post a sizable deficit.
Business commentator Victoria Young
BusinessDesk editor, Victoria Young crunches the numbers as Westpac and BNZ post their six-month results, with other major banks expected to follow. Audio
Stuff announces staff for new 6pm news bulletin
The first details about the TV news bulletin that will replace Newshub at 6 from July have been revealed. The producer - Stuff - has hired several senior reporters and producers from Newshub and will…
Boeing faces new probe over 787 inspection doubts
The US has opened a new probe of the troubled jet firm.
Morning Report Essentials for Tues 7 May
On today's episode, we hear from Prime Minister Christopher Luxon about the $1.9 billion promised for corrections, and we get reaction from former prisoner and penal reform campaigner Cosmo Jeffery… Audio
Insurance Q & A with Karen Stevens
Claiming on insurance can be complicated and legalistic - insurance ombudsman Karen Stevens answers your questions Audio
Westpac CEO on tough times for customers and combatting scams
Westpac says many households and businesses are struggling with high interest rates and costs and the coming months will be challenging. Chief Executive Catherine McGrath talks about the sluggish… Audio
