Business
Stock markets rebound after shock drops
U.S stocks made a recovery on Tuesday morning, with the Dow surging by 500 points in the morning trading session. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite were up by 1.5 per cent each. Forsyth Barr senior… Audio
Early Business News for 7 August 2024
Latest news from Radio New Zealand's business team. Audio
The history of the barcode from 1974 to today
The first ever scan of the modern barcode was on a 10-pack of chewing gum in a grocery store in Troy, Ohio. Fast forward fifty years, and more than 10 billion barcodes are scanned every day around the… Audio
High electricity prices force company to stop operating
Major energy users are grappling with extremely high power prices and one timber company has stopped operating to consider if it can keep going. Audio
The Panel with Kathryn Graham and Dean Hall (Part 1)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Kathryn Graham & Dean Hall discuss what is happening in the stock market, and how misinformation about Algerian boxer Imane Khelif spread so… Audio
Evening business for 6 August 2024
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Northport appeals decision to refuse consent for major port expansion
Northland's port company is appealing a decision to refuse consent for a major expansion, saying the commissioners made a series of errors when they ruled it would have serious adverse effects on…
Smith and Caughey's to stay open, but on a smaller scale
Auckland retailer Smith and Caughey's has confirmed it will downsize, rather than closing the doors for good.
Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 6 August 2024
On today's episode, global financial markets are in turmoil as recession fears shook global markets and drove investors out of risky assets overnight, Woolworths supermarket workers have voted to take… Audio
We're all on this lawn together
When we heard about the Hamilton businessman who helped out a competitor track down thieves, we had to find out more. Audio
Global financial markets in turmoil as US recession fears bite
Global financial markets are in turmoil as recession fears shook global markets and drove investors out of risky assets overnight. RNZ senior business reporter Nona Pelletier spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
What's actually going on with sharemarkets?
You've probably seeing headlines about "bloodbaths" and billions being wiped out. Here's what is happening.
Racism holding Indian women back in Aotearoa - study
Four high-achieving women talk about how the 'glass ceiling' is double-glazed for Indian migrant women in New Zealand, and how they rose to the challenge.
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 6 August
On today's episode, Alexandra's finest, Finn Butcher, has won New Zealand's third gold medal of the Paris Olympic Games, dominating the final of the kayak cross, we get the latest from Nathan Rarere… Audio
Union says cancelled ferries could cost half a billion
The Maritime Union says the cancellation cost for the iRex ferry replacement project could reach half a billion dollars. National Secretary Carl Findlay spoke to Morning Report. Audio
MBIE used fake personas on social media for investigations
The Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment has used fake social media accounts in investigations for years, up to 30 times on average a month back in 2021 to impersonate someone to catch out… Audio
What international sharemarket turmoil means for your KiwiSaver
About 60% of KiwiSaver assets are invested offshore, but if you've got your settings right, there's only one thing you need to do.
Stocks tumbling as concerns of US slowdown impact markets
Stocks around the world are tumbling as concerns about a US economic slowdown sent shockwaves of fear through global markets. Business Columnist John Authers spoke to Corin Dann from New York. Audio
Banking academic on future of Kiwibank
A banking academic says Kiwibank is in "intensive care", and any plan by the government to seek external capital investment would be risky. Victoria University of Wellington expert on bank capital… Audio