Business
Trade Minister in Italy for G7 meeting
New Zealand's Trade Minister Todd McClay is in Italy, seeking to make the most of this country's free-trade agreement with the European Union. Two-way trade with Italy was worth NZ$2.22 billion last… Audio
Early Business News for 15 July 2024
Latest news from Radio New Zealand's business team. Audio
SPQR owner 'really sorry' as popular Auckland restaurant goes into liquidation
Chris Rupe has thanked Aucklanders for their 27 years of patronage and urged them to support other locally owned hospitality businesses.
The Panel with Nick Leggett and Sally Wenley (Part 1)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Nick Leggett and Sally Wenley discuss the closure of iconic Auckland restaurant SPQR, the response to President Joe Biden's performance at a press… Audio
Manufacturing hits post-Covid low
Activity in the manufacturing sector is in freefall, with demand faltering and production low.
Samsung becomes first tech giant to launch a smart ring
Smart rings, which use tiny sensors to monitor various health metrics, have up to now been a niche product. Samsung is attempting to change that.
Wellington's regional council chair on Interislander ferries management
Should a new entity be set up to run the Interislander ferries? Transport Minister Simeon Brown says the government has received recommendations by an independent advisory group on what to do with the… Audio
Government retail crime group chair on his plans
The chair of the government's new retail crime advisory group says he will hold the government to account on its law and order policies for victims of retail crime. The Ministerial Advisory Group will… Audio
Te Pukenga chief executive on consultants for cuts
The national polytech Te Pukenga has been ordered to hire consultants to take charge of cutting costs at its polytechnics .In June, the Tertiary Education Commission chief executive Tim Fowler gave… Audio
Te Pūkenga ordered to bring in consultants over spending
A razor gang is to be called in to fix the huge deficits at our Polytechs. The parent body, Te Pūkenga has been ordered to appoint four consultancy firms to figure out what courses are needed and how… Audio
Early Business News for 12 July 2024
Latest news from Radio New Zealand's business team. Audio
Synlait Milk shareholders back $130m loan
The loan arrangement runs for 12 months with an 8 percent interest rate.
Evening business for 11 July 2024
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Cheaper fruit, veges, meat, poultry drive annual food price fall
Annual food prices have fallen for the first time in nearly six years, suggesting a slowing of inflation pressures.
Key shareholder backs last-minute, $130m loan for Synlait
Synlait needs the loan from its 39 percent shareholder to repay its debt to banks by Monday.
Fisherman wants to know if he has been asked to leave hut for space missions
An 83-year-old Canterbury fisherman wants to know if he is being given the heave-ho from his lakeside hut because a company wants to launch rockets nearby. Don Brown says he can't help thinking he and… Audio
Early Business News for 11 July 2024
Latest news from Radio New Zealand's business team. Audio