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Time running out for copper phone network
As most switch to mobile phones, the nation's copper network is slowly being phased out, with one big telco is planning to pull the plug year. Audio
Interest rate cuts might have to wait until 2025
Inflation is not falling as quickly as economists expected, so don't hold your breath, a leading economist says.
Alliance asks farmers to help raise share capital in bid to stay farmer-owned
The red meat cooperative was profitable for nine out of the last 10 years - but last year, it reported a $70 million loss after tax.
Musk visits China in bid for self-driving car deal
The news came after a US report tied Tesla's autonomous driving modes to at least 13 crashes, involving one death.
Early Business News for 29 April 2024
Latest news from Radio New Zealand's business team. Audio
Supermarket-free suburb getting new grocer after eight months without
The owner says he's worried about robberies in the area, but the locals need a store to "provide their daily needs". Audio
Under-fire juice business owner slammed for 'unethical' fruit sourcing
Jade Tatana, whose products have been recalled over sickness fears, took, juiced and sold 20kg of lemons left out for the community to enjoy.
Wellington's Garage Project wins silver at 2024 World Beer Cup
A Wellington brewery has won two medals at what is billed as the 'beer Olympics'.
Evening business for 26 April 2024
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Independent supermarket to open in Hamilton
A supermarket free Hamilton suburb is days away from getting a new independent grocery store after it was abandoned by Countdown last August because of growing retail crime and building issues… Audio
TikTok China parent firm says no plans to sell app
If TikTok isn't sold, it will be banned in America - but its parent company says it won't be budging.
Liquor plan risks creating 'desolate wasteland' - restaurateur
A prominent business family hopes "common sense" will prevail before proposed alcohol regulations come into force.
Bitcoin price remains stable after halving
The much-awaited halving had little impact on the price of the world's biggest cryptocurrency.
Consumer optimism plummets in Wellington
Consumer confidence has turned more pessimistic, and the capital is the most downbeat region of all.
Google parent Alphabet announces first-ever dividend, shares soar
The Google parent announced a dividend of 20 cents per share, cheering investors.