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Fashion label Kate Sylvester to close after 31 years
A retail industry group predicts luxury fashion label Kate Sylvester won't be the last to come under pressure from a tough economy. Felix Walton reports. Audio
Union files claim against TVNZ over job cuts
The union representing journalists, E Tu, has filed a claim against TVNZ alleging the company breached its own consultation requirements in its job cuts process. E Tu's negotiation specialist Michael… Audio
Early Business News for 11 April 2024
Latest news from Radio New Zealand's business team. Audio
Kate Sylvester closure: 'Really difficult' time for retailers
A retail industry group predicts luxury fashion label Kate Sylvester will not be the last to come under pressure from a tough economy.
Evening business for 10 April 2024
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Warner Brothers Discovery confirms Newshub shutdown
Newshub staff had their fears confirmed today with the announcement the news operation will shut down in July and nearly 300 people will lose their jobs. The proposal by owners Warner Brothers to… Audio
Iconic fashion designer Kate Sylvester shuts up shop
conic fashion designer Kate Sylvester shuts up shop after 31 years. Visual journalist Marika Khabazi asks people how often they buy new clothes. Audio
Former tyre company Beaurepaires is headed to court
Commerce Commission Fair Trading General Manager Vanessa Horne speaks to Lisa Owen about Beaurepaires heading to court over extended warranties. Audio
Reserve Bank holds OCR at 5.5 percent
The Reserve Bank has left the official cash rate unchanged for a sixth consecutive meeting.
Auckland: The air's fresh but infrastructure, graduate exodus among failings
Alongside happiness and air quality, a new report also investigated how friendly Auckland was towards start-ups and entrepreneurs. Audio
Personal finance: Think about giving
Money expert Liz Koh talks about the benefits of giving. Audio
Homeowners under-insuring as premiums go up
Homeowners are under-insuring their houses, ratcheting up their excesses and using savings to help cover "shocking" increases to their insurance premiums. Kate Newton reports. Audio
Small businesses suffering as productivity lags
The decline in productivity over the past 12 months has likely added pressure to the bottom lines, Xero says.
Early Business News for 10 April 2024
Latest news from Radio New Zealand's business team. Audio
Companies trim salary rises in tighter economic times
Businesses are being more selective over who they give salary increases to, favouring top-performing talent, a survey found.
When it comes to rates bills, the only way is up
Coming soon to an inbox or letterbox near you is something shocking - your next rates bill. Audio