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Business commentator Oliver Lewis
Oliver discusses what could come next for the Interislander fleet after the Aratere ship ran aground, and Treasury's involvement in procuring new ships. Audio
Synlait Milk seeks approval for $130m loan to pay bank debt
The specialty dairy company says it may need to cease trading or initiate a formal insolvency process, if alternative arrangements cannot be made to satisfy the banks involved.
Employment confidence tumbles back into pessimism
Employment confidence fell sharply amid reduced job prospects and a likely rise in unemployment.
SkyCity to sell stake in European online gaming platform for $55m
The casino operator says it will use the proceeds to pay down debt as part of its capital management plan.
Why businesses are seeking compensation not insurance after outage
Northland businesses are pushing for compensation from Transpower for last week's blackout across most of the region.
Budgeting services facing closure
One-third of budgeting services face closure after their government funding was chopped - and they warn the recession means other free financial services are too busy to pick up their clients. Amy… Audio
Job ads on SEEK down across most sectors
Recruitment site SEEK says job ads have fallen in the past month across most sectors and in virtually all regions. According to its latest Employment Report, monthly job ads dropped five percent… Audio
Budgeting cutbacks: 'There will be nowhere for people to go for support'
Budgeting services whose government funding has been chopped are warning other free financial mentors are too busy to pick up their clients.
Pharmac funding boost analysis
Monday's Pharmac funding boost announcement comes after an election promise to fund 13 cancer drugs was not fulfilled in the 2024 Budget. That has now been rectified, with all 13 either funded or… Audio
Pharmac boost 'bittersweet' - patients
The Government's $600 million boost to Pharmac has been described as bittersweet by some current cancer patients. The funding over four years means the drug buying agency can fund 26 new cancer… Audio
Christopher Luxon on new Pharmac funding
The government is celebrating new funding for Pharmac that will cover "up to" fifty-four new drugs. The $600 million boost makes good on National's election pledge to fund thirteen new cancer drugs… Audio
Northland businesses want compensation after power outage
Northland businesses say there's no easy way for them to claim compensation after a massive power outage caused by maintenance workers removing the nuts from a power pylon caused it to topple over… Audio
Cancer expert on government's funding boost for Pharmac
Some cancer patients say the Government's treatment pledge comes too late - while others are still in the dark about whether game-changing drugs will be funded for them. The Government announced a… Audio
Cancer patients say government pledge coming too late
Some cancer patients say the Government's treatment pledge comes too late - while others are still in the dark about whether game-changing drugs will be funded for them. The Government announced a… Audio
Government pledges extra $600m for Pharmac
The Government has pledged $600 million of extra Pharmac funding over the next four years to allow the agency to approve up to 26 new cancer treatments. The Health Minister Shane Reti concedes cancer… Audio
'Incredibly tough labour market': Job ads down 30% on a year ago
Most industries and regions are affected with the construction sector hit hardest in May.
Early Business News for 25 June 2024
Latest news from Radio New Zealand's business team. Audio
Five reasons you might get a tax bill
A tax bill is often an unwelcome surprise. Here's why you might get one.
