Business
Early Business News for 5 February 2025
Latest news from Radio New Zealand's business team. Audio
Unemployment forecast to hit four-year high
Official numbers confirming the recession has caught up with the jobs market - and also slowed wage growth.
Evening business for Tuesday 4 February 2025
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Wellington Hospitality scene hopeful for 2025
The Wellington hospitality scene struggled its way through 2024 with some from the industry suspecting more would fall over the quiet summer months. Hospitality NZ chief executive Steve Armitage. Audio
Retailer criticised for calling 27,000 sales of non-compliant items 'isolated oversights'
Bed, Bath and Beyond was fined $230,000, but its response has upset a consumer rights group. Audio
Bed Bath and Beyond fined for selling pyjamas without adequate safety warning
Bed Bath and Beyond has been fined $230,000 after selling children's pyjamas and hot water bottles without adequate safety warning labels. Commerce Commission general manager of competition, fair… Audio
Why is NZ at the bottom of economic performance comparisons?
We've seen a number of headlines in recent weeks about New Zealand's economic performance being at the bottom of the table when it comes to international comparisons. But why has NZ fared so badly… Audio
Investors anxious which country Trump will target next with tariffs
So far New Zealand has escaped Donald Trump's punishing round of new tariffs but investors around the world are anxiously waiting to see which country's the US President will target next. Political… Audio
PM Luxon on not heading to Waitangi
The Prime Minister has confirmed he will be hosted by Ngai Tahu in Akaroa for Waitangi Day on Thursday. Christopher Luxon announced in December he wouldn't be heading to Waitangi for this year's… Audio
European leaders warn of retaliation if tariffs imposed
European leaders are warning of retaliation if President Trump delivers on his threat to expand US tariffs to include the EU. The BBC's Frank Gardiner spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Trade Minister Todd McClay on Trump's tariffs
The Trade Minister says officials and the prime minister have been in contact with US counterparts, as Donald Trump continues to impose tariffs on US trading partners. Todd McClay spoke to Corin Dann.
…Bed Bath and Beyond fined for inadequate safety warnings
Consumer NZ says it's crucial that the Commerce Commission continues to take action against safety standards breaches. Chief Executive of Consumer NZ Jon Duffy spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
The best and worst insurance companies, as ranked by customers
Insurance companies FMG and MAS have once again topped the list in Consumer NZ's annual insurance satisfaction survey for car, house and contents insurance.
Early Business News for 4 February 2025
Latest news from Radio New Zealand's business team. Audio
Bed Bath and Beyond fined $230,000 for selling non-compliant products
The products included children's pyjamas and hot water bottles sold to 27,000 people.
Towns deserted after Desert Road closure - Is a confusing sign to blame?
A "confusing" sign may be to blame for a "devastating" loss in business, owners say. Audio
The Panel with Zoe George and Nick Leggett (Part 1)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Zoe George and Nick Leggett discuss the impact of a tariff war between the US and three of its major trading partners, and whether mining is a… Audio
