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Midday Business News for 21 August 2024
Midday Business News for 21 August 2024 Audio
Healthcare and animal products company EBOS posts strong profits
The chief executive out put the performance down growth in the community pharmacy and institutional healthcare divisions.
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 21 August
On today's episode, Labour leader Chris Hipkins has taken aim at the government in firey comments at Turangawaewae Marae while there to mark the anniversary of the coronation of Kiingi Tuheitia… Audio
Which home loan rate should you choose?
Rates are falling, but how can you know how long to lock one in?
Fletcher Building posts $227m loss, 'challenging' year ahead
Its underlying profit was at the low end of expectations at $509 million and down 35 percent on the year earlier.
Shane Jones on calls to conserve energy
Associate energy minister Shane Jones says he is meeting with the electricity authority to ask whether we need an official power conservation campaign. Jones spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Benefit cut after one missed appointment
One missed meeting is all it took for one former public servant to lose his benefit: "I felt like I'd been betrayed".
Missed appointments will see benefits cut in half
One missed appointment is all it takes for job seekers to have their benefits cut in half under the government's so-called tough-love approach. Amy Williams has the story. Audio
What's the 'loud budgeting' trend about?
It takes a bit of courage, but is great for your bank account in the long run, those backing it say. Audio
Call for Christchurch to follow Auckland's lead on stricter alcohol sales
"Topping up" at night is "where the problems start to happen", a community board chairperson says.
Early Business News for 21 August 20224
Latest news from Radio New Zealand's business team. Audio
Brad Olsen on making banking more competitive
Infometrics boss Brad Olsen takes a look at Open Banking and the prospect of a stronger Kiwibank Audio
Social media influencers encouraging budgeting, saving
Budgeting is trending on TikTok, producer Mahvash Ikram looks at this new social media fad Audio
Business to shut entire operation as result of energy prices
Earlier this month, Winstone Pulp International paused work at its two sites to consider its future.
The Panel with Chris Clarke & Aimie Hines (Part 1)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Chris Clarke & Aimie Hines discuss whether Kiwibank should remain 100% NZ owned and what is going on at the Democratic National Convention in the… Audio
Evening business for 20 August 2024
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
ComCom calls for beefed up Kiwibank
The Commerce Commssion's final report into the personal banking sector's found there's a lack of obvious and aggressive competition among the big banks, with no disruptive maverick. It nominates… Audio
Banking sector resembles 'cosy pillow fight' - Willis
Competition in New Zealand's banking sector more closeley resembles a "cosy pillow fight".That's the view of Finance Minister Nicola Willis, who's calling for a shake up of the sector to increase… Audio
Controversial US billionaire eyes permanent move to NZ
The controversial figure made the suggestion on an episode of The Joe Rogan Experience.