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Kathmandu owner posts near $10m loss
KMD Brands said sales were down for all its brands - Kathmandu, Oboz and Rip Curl.
Defence Force warns Government over its 'dire' state
The Defence Force is again warning the Government it's in a dire state, calling it vulnerable and hollow and describing the Navy as extremely fragile.
Staff have left in droves and it is now looking… Audio
Minister of Foreign Affairs Winston Peters meets Chinese counterpart in Wellington
Trade, business, and regional security were among the many points of discussion at bi-lateral talks in Wellington on Monday between New Zealand's foreign affairs minister Winston Peters, and his… Audio
PM Luxon on promised tax cuts
The Prime Minister has admitted the tools the government will use to pay for its promised tax cuts may differ from what National campaigned on.
The government is leaving the specifics of how it will… Audio
Tenant doubts Kāinga Ora crackdown will make a difference
A Kāinga Ora tenant whose been attacked by his state house neighbours doubts the government ordered crackdown on aggressive and intimidating behaviour will make any difference.
Ministers have written… Audio
Kāinga Ora to crackdown on misbehaving renters
The government has instructed Kāinga Ora to kill one of the National Party's own policies from 2017 and be harder on misbehaving renters by putting an end to its 'sustaining tenancies' policy.
This… Audio
Early Business News for 19 March 2024
Latest news from Radio New Zealand's business team. Audio
'Not the time for tax cuts': Govt should focus on getting back to surplus - economist
The government says it still intends to deliver tax cuts by July, but will not lock them in until they have got them past their coalition partners. Audio
Evening business for 18 March 2024
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Expert had concerns on National's projections prior elections
The government still 'intends' to deliver tax cuts by July, but won't lock them in until they've got them past their coalition partners. Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters has agreed with reports… Audio
Bird recovery centre experiencing cost of living crisis
Northland's sick and beleagured birds may have to find somewhere else nest and recovery, unless a well known local charity lands a cash injection and soon. Each year, the Whangarei bird recovery… Audio
Economic outlook revised down, recovery expected in 2026
The economic outlook for the next 12 months has been revised down, though population growth is expected to support a recovery in 2026.
Produce prices dropping fast, why it's not making the news
United Fresh President Jerry Prendergast says the price of fresh fruit and vegetables is dropping fast and down a whopping 25 percent compared to last year. He talks to Jesse. Audio
Passing on tricks of the barber trade
Darren Paewai the owner of 'Daz's Barber Shop', a place where a hair is really more than just a haircut. He speaks to Jesse. Audio
Govt faces mounting pressure to meet election promises
Back to our top story, the Government is facing mounting financial pressure as it aims to meet election promises.
Finance Minister Nicola Willis has not been able to confirm that tax cuts promised to… Audio
Midday Business News for 18 March 2024
The services sector is expanding at the best rate in nearly a year as new orders picked up strongly.
The BNZ-Business New Zealand performance of services sector rose less than a point last month to… Audio
Finance Minister Nicola Willis on Winston Peters fiscal hole warnings
The deputy prime minister, and leader of New Zealand First, Winston Peters says the government is facing a fiscal hole of $5.6 billion.
Despite that, Peters is adamant he won't compromise on the… Audio
