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Surgery delays as lab workers strike for pay parity
Major surgical cases have been delayed in some places because of a strike by lab workers at public hospitals in Wellington, Palmerston North, Tauranga, Rotorua, Whakatāne, Nelson and Dunedin.
Kiwi fintec company spots chance to enter the UK market
New Zealand financial technology company Hnry is expanding to the United Kingdom, targeting millions of sole traders.
Unemployment tops 5 percent
The unemployment rate has reached it's highest point since 2020, and RNZ business editor Gyles Beckford joins Kathryn in the studio. Audio
Biggest KiwiSaver provider among the worst performing
The latest data on the country's best and worst-performing funds is out.
Expert rejects Jones' criticism of banks 'woke' attitude to mining
Banks are avoiding lending to mining companies to avoid risk - not to intentionally drive them out of business, an expert says. Audio
Govt looking at changes to corporate tax rate
Finance and Economic growth minister Nicola Willis is looking at changing the 28 per cent corporate tax rate. Tax specialist Geoff Nightingale spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Simplicity on banks snubbing fossil fuel businesses
Resource Minister Shane Jones has been attacking banks for cutting back on lending to fossil fuel businesses - calling them "woke". KiwiSaver provider Simplicity head Sam Stubbs spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Early Business News for 5 February 2025
Latest news from Radio New Zealand's business team. Audio
Unemployment forecast to hit four-year high
Official numbers confirming the recession has caught up with the jobs market - and also slowed wage growth.
Evening business for Tuesday 4 February 2025
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Wellington Hospitality scene hopeful for 2025
The Wellington hospitality scene struggled its way through 2024 with some from the industry suspecting more would fall over the quiet summer months. Hospitality NZ chief executive Steve Armitage. Audio
Retailer criticised for calling 27,000 sales of non-compliant items 'isolated oversights'
Bed, Bath and Beyond was fined $230,000, but its response has upset a consumer rights group. Audio
Bed Bath and Beyond fined for selling pyjamas without adequate safety warning
Bed Bath and Beyond has been fined $230,000 after selling children's pyjamas and hot water bottles without adequate safety warning labels. Commerce Commission general manager of competition, fair… Audio
Why is NZ at the bottom of economic performance comparisons?
We've seen a number of headlines in recent weeks about New Zealand's economic performance being at the bottom of the table when it comes to international comparisons. But why has NZ fared so badly… Audio
Investors anxious which country Trump will target next with tariffs
So far New Zealand has escaped Donald Trump's punishing round of new tariffs but investors around the world are anxiously waiting to see which country's the US President will target next. Political… Audio
