Business
Early Business News for 27 September 2024
Latest news from Radio New Zealand's business team. Audio
Slow moves to fix fast fashion
NZ's fashion industry is facing serious long-term problems, including the influx of cheap, shoddy clothing and way too much waste.
Fashion industry facing multiple crises
The fashion industry says it can't fix the massive problems it's facing alone, but getting the ear of the government is proving tricky Audio
Dreaded moth problem a 'myth', 'overstated' - industry
New Zealand wool carpet companies are insisting wool-eating insects and pests are not as common as people think.
Cafe allergy blunder leads to anaphylactic shock
Customers required emergency hospital treatment after suffering severe allergic reactions in two separate incidents at Ashburton cafes.
Decrease in number of SMEs going up for sale
The small and medium businesses that survived the pandemic by slashing costs are in a much stronger financial position when they come up for sale.
Midday Business News for 24 September 2024
Midday Business News for 26 September 2024. Audio
'The bridge has been terrible for us' - hopes SailGP will spark business
Businesses along Auckland's waterfront want reassurance that the Wynyard Crossing Bridge will re-open before the SailGP regatta in January.
'Not acceptable' - The Warehouse reports large loss
The retailer says the $54m loss reflects one its toughest years ever. Audio
'We get distracted at home': Wellington debates pros and cons of WFH
Some Wellington residents say work is more productive in the office while others say they save hundreds by working from home.
Google complains to EU over Microsoft cloud practices
It says Microsoft's anti-competitive practices lock customers into its own cloud platform Azure.
Reversal of Taranaki oil and gas ban passes first reading
"New Zealand must look after itself before it cares for the planet", Resources Minister Shane Jones said, with the coalition arguing exploration will deliver energy security.
Early Business News for 26 September 2024
Latest news from Radio New Zealand's business team. Audio
What you need to know about the Fonterra financial result
Julia Jones is an independent advisor in the ag industry, and she joins Emile Donovan. Audio
Evening business for Wednesday 25 September 2024
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Luxon takes crack at ANZ boss over capital gains tax support
Antonia Watson said she believed taxing investment properties at the point of sale was fair.