Business
Facial recognition reduces harm in supermarkets by 16 percent - study
Over six months, the technology prevented about 100 instances of assault, abuse and disorderly conduct in stores.
Evening business for 5 December 2024
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Nearly 600 businesses owed $40 million by SolarZero
Almost 600 businesses are owed close to 40 million dollars by failing solar company SolarZero. The energy business announced its liquidation last Tuesday - the board of the company, that is owned by… Audio
Chicken carcasses from Otago farm taken to landfill
Two truck loads of chicken carcasses, eggs and litter from an Otago farm infected with bird flu have been taken to a landfill in Southland. It's day two of the cull of 80,000 birds after some tested… Audio
Maketu pies bought after two week liquidation process
Maketu pies are back on the menu as the iconic business has been saved. It's been bought by a catering company called the Montana Group after a two-week liquidation process. The pie shop has been… Audio
Fonterra raised forecast milk price despite weaker profits
The dairy co-operative raised its forecast price range by 50 cents to a $10 midpoint per kilo of milk solids.
Former SolarZero employee speaks out about Blackrock
A former employee of SolarZero says BlackRock, the US private equity firm, whose subsidiary fund put SolarZero into liquidation last week, needs to do right by employees and creditors. Audio
'Just ill-informed': Anger as all Marsden Fund humanities research cut
Academics says the changes are short-sighted, but a business group says it will boost productivity. Audio
Govt announces changes to limit farm to forestry conversions
Changes include a pause on high quality farm land being used for exotic forestry, and a cap of 15,000 hectares of other farm land being converted. The Forest Owners Association Chief Executive Dr… Audio
Association of Scientists on cuts to humanities funding
The Association of Scientists says the slashing of funding for humanities and social sciences research is "chilling". Association of Scientists co-president Dr Troy Baisden spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Govt makes cuts to the Marsden Fund research grant
An archaeology professor at the University of Otago is joining voices of opposition to an announcement of cuts to the Marsden Fund. University of Otago Palaeogenetics Laboratory director Professor Nic… Audio
Early Business News for 5 December 2024
Latest news from Radio New Zealand's business team. Audio
Evening business for Wednesday 4 December 2024
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Air New Zealand cuts more flights on domestic routes
Tickets for some Air New Zealand flights could be more expensive next year, with the airline running fewer flights on some domestic routes. Authorities and businesses in Gisborne and Rotorua fear the… Audio
Small businesses struggling with cash flow
New research shows some small businesses are turning to alternative lines of credit.
Midday Business News for 4 December 2024
Auckland Council is selling its remaining stake in Auckland International Airport. Audio
Westpac to increase sustainable lending by $2b
The bank will lend up to $9b to businesses and farmers looking to meet climate targets by 2027.
