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Winstone, Mercury at loggerheads over mill closures
Ministers have been meeting major energy users to discuss how the government could help businesses struggling due to high wholesale power prices. Audio
How Meta is using social media content to train AI
Explainer - Meta has been using New Zealanders' social media content to train its AI models since last year, at least. Is there any way to opt out?
The history of the living wage
Lyndy McInyre has dedicated her life to fighting for the rights of low wage workers... A long-time community organiser.. in 2011 she was a part of a social movement to address "in-work poverty"… Audio
Meridian Energy boss denies profiteering after $429m profit
The chief executive says Minister Shane Jones is wrong and they've been investing in business despite paying out millions in dividends. Audio
What do New Zealand's influencers really earn?
New data shows they're not Tiktoking their way to riches.
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 29th August
On today's episode, Darleen Tana is in court on Thursday in a bid to prevent their former party, the Greens, from ousting the MP from Parliament, Meridian Energy is claiming households are spending… Audio
Market Update for 29 August 2024
Market Update for 29 August 2024 Audio
Student renters 'desperate for change'
A group of young women are fighting to get money owed by their former landlord after the tenancy tribunal ruled they were living in an unhealthy home. Charlotte Mulder reports. Audio
'Higher income' doesn't mean much - financial coach
Higher-income families would usually qualify for less government support and the support available for those with only one child cut out at relatively low income levels, a financial coach says.
'Mum and Dad' property investors dipping toes back in: Corelogic
Interest rates will soon get to the level where it makes more sense, research firm says.
Kaitāia College student visits Juicies manufacturer after making headlines selling them
A Kaitāia College student who made headlines selling Juicies - until the school board shut down his business - has teamed up with the manufacturers to help get other kids selling the ice blocks.
Early Business News for 29 August 2024
Latest news from Radio New Zealand's business team. Audio
BlinkPay's Adrian Smith explains open banking
Open Banking is being touted as part of solution to the issues affecting the banking sector - BlinkPay co-founder Adrian Smith told Nathan Rarere what its all about Audio
Young Kaitaia budding entrepreneur gets tour of Juicies
Kaitaia teen Lennox Goodhue-Wikitera's been flown to Nelson for a tour of the Juicies factory after his school banned him from selling the icey treat on school grounds, reporter Samantha Gee joined… Audio
Is housing market rebound waiting to happen?
As one investor says buyers are waiting in the wings, our biggest bank says more rapid pick-up is possible.
Synlait's former boss questions major shareholders' voting rights
The former head of the dairy company is threatening to upset a vital meeting to save the financially strapped business.
Evening business for 28 August 2024
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Cost of living taking toll on health
The concern about health is increasing, but people feel their access to health is decreasing, a chief medical officer says. Audio