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McDonald's, Starbucks close Russian stores over Ukraine attack
A number of big name western brands have added to the Kremlin's global isolation over its invasion of Ukraine.
McDonalds and Starbucks will temporarily close stores in Russia, while Pepsi and… Audio
Whānau across Aotearoa struggle with basics as costs rise
The drive to school, or lunch when the kids get there. Filling the car or feeding the whānau.
Bills or ballooning debt. Families across Aotearoa are struggling to make ends meet as the cost of living… Video, Audio
The Panel with Emma John and Sam Johnson (Part 1)
Panellists Emma John and Sam Johnson discuss the extreme flooding in New South Wales, the strain for staff to keep schools running under omicron, and bank profits. Audio
Midday Business News for 9 March 2022
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Consumer disappointed by Supermarket report recommendations
Consumer NZ says the Commerce Commission's recommendations on supermarket competition are disappointing and should have gone much further.
The commission recommended making more land available for… Audio
'We've had it': Tinkering not enough to rein in supermarket giants, advocate says
Critics hoping for sweeping changes to the supermarket sector are unimpressed with the Commerce Commission's final recommendations. Audio
Auckland house values up 34 percent on average
Auckland homeowners have confirmation today they're sitting on a gold mine with property valuations up 34 percent on average.
Suburbs in Auckland's south and west, as well as Great Barrier Island… Video, Audio
More struggle as petrol prices continue to rise
Petrol thefts are on the rise as more motorists struggle with pain at the pump. Prices are increasing across the country, with $3/litre now the norm at many stations.
Electric vehicle owners are… Audio
Consumer Affairs Minister on supermarket problems
Minister of Consumer Affairs David Clark talks to Lisa Owen about the lack of competition and inflated prices in New Zealand supermarkets.
Video, Audio
Supermarket probe shows problems, but no shake-up yet
Muted competition and inflated profits, but the Commerce Commission has resisted the temptation for major changes to the grocery market.
In its final report, the commission has found competition in… Audio
Inflation predicted to reach 7.4 percent in second quarter - ANZ
The country's biggest bank is forecasting annual inflation to get even higher as the war in Ukraine sends commodity prices skyrocketing.
Midday Business News for 8 March 2022
Our business reporter, Anan Zaki, has the business news. Audio
Economist wants supermarket duopoly overhauled
Economist Cameron Bagrie wants the Commerce Commission to turn the supermarket industry on its head today, so the problems can be properly fixed.
The Commission's long awaited report on the duopoly… Audio
The west has waged an economic war with Russia - expert
While western nations aren't engaging in military warfare with Russia, one expert says its freezing of Russian bank reserves could equate to an economic war.
A boycott of Russian oil and gas has been… Audio
Oil hits 13-year high as US mulls Russia crude ban
Consumers are feeling the impact of higher energy costs as fuel prices and household bills jump.
Opinion divided on whether tax cuts would help cost of living
As New Zealanders battle to budget for growing bills, talk of tax cuts is tempting some voters looking to balance the books.
National is promising cuts across the board if elected, to deal with what… Audio
What does Botany think of Luxon's plan to cut fuel tax?
National leader Chris Luxon has tested positive for Covid-19. It comes after his 'attack on tax' in yesterday's state of the nation address zeroed in on Auckland's controversial regional fuel levy.
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The Panel with Verity Johnson and Conor English (Part 2)
Panellists Verity Johnson and Conor English discuss reading habits, home loans and the career prospects of driving a Mr Whippy van. Audio
Midday Business News for 7 March 2022
The long running legal case that arose from the collapse of Mainzeal began in the Supreme Court this morning.
Anan Zaki has the business news. Audio
Business leader backs Christopher Luxon's proposal to scrap all Labour-introduced taxes
The National Party's promise to scrap all the new taxes introduced by Labour since coming into power has been met with both praise and scepticism. Audio
