Business
Grocery Commissioner releases report into sector
The Grocery Commissioner has just published his long awaited first report into the sector. Business Editor Gyles Beckford spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
New Zealand's standard of living going backwards amid rising debt
Global ratings agency S&P says the country continues to live beyond its means.
Communities launch petition to keep mill open
Communities relying on a forestry products mill are desperately trying to keep it open and have launched a petition urging the government to intervene. Alexa Cook reports. Audio
Early Business News for 4 September 2024
Latest news from Radio New Zealand's business team. Audio
Evening business for 3 September 2024
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Business leaders more optimistic about growth - survey
The improving mood flowing through the business sector is showing itself among the financial heads of companies.
Mental Health and The Ambulance At The Bottom Of The Cliff
When Jonny Mirkin spoke to businesses about their mental health strategies, most had the same approach - an ambulance-at-the-bottom-of-the-cliff strategy. Audio
How can we get away with spending less on our cars?
Do you really need to get your car serviced? How often do you need an oil change? Do you know how to check your tyres?
Evening business for 2 September 2024
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Consultation on open banking, open electricity begins
Open banking is expected to be the first cab off the rank, with a view of it being operational by the end of 2025.
Made in NZ: PUMA Darts
The Katikati-based factory has been making darts for over 50 years. Audio
NZX flatlines as reporting season fails to impress
The corporate reporting season has produced some mixed results, with a difficult outlook for most companies exposed to the domestic economy.
Retirement village development still not enough to meet demand
A report on the state of retirement villages highlights regional inequities and a critical shortage in the number of aged care units.
Early Business News for 2 September 2024
Latest news from Radio New Zealand's business team. Audio
Dispute over $33 million bill halts construction on luxury tower
On Auckland's skyline, the country's largest residential tower sits unfinished and exposed to the elements. Audio
Gilmours freezes prices to help struggling businesses
Grocery, chilled and frozen, and liquor products have all had their prices frozen - but there is no such move planned to help households.
'I still have a job for 20-plus years' - Marine consent extension welcomed by workers
Mussel farmer Johnny Arbuckle is among those welcoming the new law: "The certainty behind it is just huge."
Big broadcasters go public on problem of trust
This week RNZ and TVNZ both put out statements about public trust, transparency and how they make their news. On Mediawatch we ask the top editor from each one if they are feeling the heat over the…
