Kim Savage
Southport says smelter closure real risk
Meanwhile, the Bluff port operator, South Port, says the the risk of the smelter closing has to be taken seriously. Audio
Smelter closure won't cause power sector meltdown - Genesis
Closure of the Tiwai Point aluminium smelter is likely to have limited effect on power prices, would need costly investment in the national power grid, but could help a quicker move away from coal for… Audio
Midday Markets for 7 November 2019
For the latest from the markets we're joined by Belinda Stanley of Craigs Investment. Audio
Trustpower half year profit hit by weak hydro and power outage
A warm winter, low hydro-lake levels, and a power station outage have knocked Tauranga based Trustpower's half year profit. Audio
BNZ delivers steady FY profit despite big increase in bad debts
The BNZ says it's made a solid full year profit in what has been a challenging year. Audio
Xero looks past maiden net profit
The accounting software company, Xero, has notched a maiden profit after years of losses, as it grows at a faster pace and burns less cash. Audio
Further asset sales on cards for Fonterra to reduce debt
Fonterra is planning more cost-cutting measures and asset sales to further reduce its debt. Audio
Business News for 7 November 2019
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Business briefs
Fletcher Building says it will have a better idea of the cost and potential delays caused by the fire at the International Convention Centre project in Auckland early next year. Audio
Business briefs
The insurance industry's need to up its game and take concrete steps to win back and maintain public confidence is emerging as a key message from an industry conference in Auckland today. Audio
Biz Byte - How do banks make money, whats straining on profits?
How do the major retail banks make their money and what's putting a strain on their profits right now? Business reporter Kim Savage has more. Audio
Business briefs
Early childhood education provider Evolve is rolling ahead full steam with its Australia expansion, purchasing another 5 childcare centres. Audio
RBNZ gives back favoured status to Westpac
Meanwhile, the Reserve Bank has put Westpac back on the list of big banks allowed to assess their own financial risks and capital requirements. Audio
Market Update for Thursday 31 October 2019
A brief update on the movements in the financial sector Audio
Business News for 31 October 2019
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Early Business News for 31 October 2019
A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio
Business briefs
The country's largest listed property company is on a mission to raise 200 million dollars to pay down debt. Audio
Market Update for Wednesday 30 October 2019
A brief update on the movements in the financial sector Audio
Business News for 30 October 2019
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Early Business News for 30 October 2019
A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio