Business
Evening business for 19 September 2025
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Tesla looks to redesign door handles after passengers trapped
In several accidents passengers were reportedly trapped in burning vehicles because rescuers could not open the doors.
Two Kitchen Things stores to shut as buyers can't be found
Failed premium appliance company Kitchen Things' Napier and Nelson stores will be permanently closed down this weekend.
Midday Business News for 19 September 2025
Midday Business News for 19 September 2025 Audio
Kiwifruit woos wealthy foreigners with new fund
Lucrative SunGold kiwifruit may hold the key to unlocking New Zealand residency for wealthy foreigners through the "golden visa".
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 19 September 2025
In today's episode, in a blow for the Government, the economy has had a much larger slump than expected which the Finance Minister's blaming in part on Donald Trump's trade tariffs, negotiations… Audio
Christchurch venue reinvents the sports bar
As many hospitality venues around the country struggle, one Christchurch venue is reinventing what it means to be a sports bar. The Loft's marketing manager Olivia Hale spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Residents outraged as gentailer looks to dip further into lake
But the power company is asking people to think of its proposal as an "insurance policy". Audio
Nelson faces more job losses as Proper Crisps eyes Auckland
In another devastating blow for the Nelson region, its Proper Crisps factory could be moving to Auckland. Nelson Mayor Nick Smith spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Business News for 19 September 2025
Major banks have revised their interest rate forecasts following yesterday's GDP data, which showed the economy contracted faster than expected. Audio
Alliance Group warns of insolvency if shareholders reject investment
Alliance Group is urging shareholders to vote to accept a $250 million investment from an Irish meat company.
Griffin's proposes closing Nelson Proper Crisps factory
A spokesperson for the company said staff in Nelson and Wellington had been told of the proposal last week.
Evening business for 18 September 2025
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Stories from around New Zealand and the World
A new tool is promising to revolutionise the way we farm. Audio
Midday Business News for 18 September 2025
News from the business sector, including a market update. Audio
Japan wants Canterbury's alternative green protein
An innovative company producing alternative proteins from leafy green plants has signed a new deal with one of Asia's largest importers of food and dairy ingredients. Audio
Ben & Jerry's co-founder quits, says brand has been 'silenced'
Jerry Greenfield has quit the ice cream brand he started in 1978 amid a dispute with its British owner Unilever.
