Business
'Weak' economy easing inflation, as Reserve Bank hoped - economist
In welcome news in the fight against inflation, pricing intentions are coming down.
Shopping for Opportunity
Kiwis love Opshopping. But, just how important are these community hubs within the current market and our modern communities? Audio
Medical labs workforce at breaking point
Ructions continue in the country's medical labs with the largest private operator posting a 16 million dollar loss. This comes on top of an open letter from workers at Awanui Labs to the Health… Audio
Early Business News for 27 June 2024
Latest news from Radio New Zealand's business team. Audio
Evening business for 26 June 2024
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Hazelnut farming in Otago
Buying a hazelnut orchard on the beautiful Taieri Plains in Otago sounds like a life change many would like to make. Roger Southby from Hazelnut Estate speaks to Mark. Audio
Another major bank scales back house price forecast
The Reserve Bank's "tough love" is having an impact on the market, Westpac says.
Evening business for 25 June 2024
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
'Worst since the early 90s': Hidden extent of downturn
Officially we're out of recession. Here's why it doesn't feel like it - and how we compare internationally.
Who should pay compensation for the Northland power blackout?
Visual journalist Marika Khabazi asked people who they think should be coughing up compensation for the Northland blackout. Audio
Local businesses call for compensation after Northland outage
Northland businesses could be eyeing a potential class action for compensation after last week's massive power outage caused when transpower maintenance crew unbolting the feet of the pylon causing it… Audio
Power companies focus on ways to keep gas supply up
Importing natural gas looks like a viable option to make up for declining local production, a power company says.
Business commentator Oliver Lewis
Oliver discusses what could come next for the Interislander fleet after the Aratere ship ran aground, and Treasury's involvement in procuring new ships. Audio
Synlait Milk seeks approval for $130m loan to pay bank debt
The specialty dairy company says it may need to cease trading or initiate a formal insolvency process, if alternative arrangements cannot be made to satisfy the banks involved.
Employment confidence tumbles back into pessimism
Employment confidence fell sharply amid reduced job prospects and a likely rise in unemployment.
SkyCity to sell stake in European online gaming platform for $55m
The casino operator says it will use the proceeds to pay down debt as part of its capital management plan.
Why businesses are seeking compensation not insurance after outage
Northland businesses are pushing for compensation from Transpower for last week's blackout across most of the region.