Business
Red Books in Greymouth
Wendy Barrow from Red Books in Greymouth joins us for the final part in our summer series New Zealand's secondhand-bookshop owners. Audio
The Hamilton company giving beloved pets suitable farewells
Gavin and Lyn Shepherd join Susana to talk about their growing business. Audio
Why we're no longer 'rock stars' - Economy fell far after a high, says expert
New Zealand did have the largest decline in GDP in the developed world last year, but one economist says "it's important to keep things in perspective".
22yo rises through ranks to buy her own Pizza Hut
Caitlyn Lewis is hoping to integrate te ao Māori into her business one slice at a time.
We should be careful what Luxon wishes for on growth
Analysis - There needs to be recognition of the significant risks associated with focusing on mining and tourism, Glenn Banks and Regina Scheyvens write.
Mitre 10 to take over central Wellington Warehouse site
Mitre 10 is set to take over the location of a central Wellington Warehouse outlet when the red shed is vacated this year.
Stalled skyscraper developer asks no media at council meeting
The developer of what was set to be New Zealand's tallest residential building did not want the media around during a meeting updating Auckland Council on the status of the stalled luxury skyscraper. Audio
Road Trip: Greg Foran
From humble beginnings stocking supermarket shelves in Hamilton, today's road trip guest worked his way up to become CEO of Walmart in the U.S. before deciding it was time to come home. Audio
Looking for Aotearoa's next 'Middle Earth moment'
Joy Keene, the executive director of the New Zealand Game Developers Association, joins Anna Thomas to talk about what's coming next from the homegrown industry. Audio
PM Luxon calls for mining to dig deeper into economy
Prime Minister Luxon wants mining to dig deeper into the country's economy, calling it a key player in the government's growth plan. Political reporter Anneke Smith spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio
Record numbers still leaving New Zealand
The country continues to lose residents in record numbers, and the gain from migration has tumbled to less than a quarter of the record surge a year ago.
Is your return-to-work dread really job trauma?
Who doesn't like holidays more than work? But for some, the dread of returning to work can be a sign of something deeper.
Duck Island ice cream celebrates its 10th birthday
Kiwis eat more ice cream per capita than any other country, and the deluxe flavours of Duck Island have cemented the brand as a national favourite. Audio
Bringing big things to the City of Sails
Annie Dundas is the Director Destination at Tataki Auckland Unlimited, responsible for drawing some of the biggest and most exciting events to New Zealand's biggest city. Audio
Biz buzz with Nona Pelletier
RNZ business reporter Nona Pelletier joins Anna to share some happenings from the business world. Audio
'Completely evasive' - NZME staff criticise bosses as job cuts announced
The Newstalk ZB and NZ Herald says it will publish fewer stories as part of its biggest shake-up in years.
Business interested in reopening Chateau Tongariro
The potential new owner of the Whakapapa ski field has expressed interest in operating the famous Chateau Tongariro hotel.
Hopes for hefty rate cut amid new inflation figures
The Consumer Price Index rose 0.5 percent at the end of last year leaving the annual rate at 2.2 percent - the lowest since March 2021.
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 22 January 2025
On today's episode, inflation heading into more manageable territory is good news for the government, in one of his first acts as the 47th President, Donald Trump signed an executive order that he… Audio
Champagne sales sink because people don't want to celebrate
The total number of Champagne shipments from France sank nearly 10 per cent last year to 271 million bottles, marking the second consecutive year of declines as inflation-weary consumers cut back and…
