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Mushroom business back in action after smell complaints caused closure
Te Mata Mushrooms has returned, having made the switch to new types of fungi to stop complaints.
Many KiwiSaver members see balances increase
It's been an interesting time on the share markets lately, as tech stocks - in particular Nvidia - have hit new heights. It's been good news for many KiwiSaver members' balances too. Money… Audio
Early Business News for 19 July 2024
Latest news from Radio New Zealand's business team. Audio
A matcha made in TikTok heaven goes down well
A trending drink, strawberry matcha, has given cafes a much needed pick-me-up.
Gambler's 9 hours playing pokies without staff interaction
There were also 23 occasions in total when the gambler played uninterrupted for several hours. Audio
Evening business for 18 July 2024
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
SkyCity casino responds to gambling license suspension
New Zealands largest casino, SkyCity will close its doors for five consecutive days for failing to stop a gambler for spending more than nine hours continuously playing the pokies without any… Audio
Are you missing out on secret special interest rates?
Big discounts available to those who know how to get them, brokers say.
Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 18 July 2024
On today's episode, two separate buses crashes this morning on the road between Tekapo and Twizel have sent four people to hospital. Public health experts are alarmed the Associate Health Minister has… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 18 July
On today's episode, the Defence Force is freezing pay, cutting civilian jobs, and stopping some of its programmes - as it grapples with a budget shortfall of $130 million, fares for some Air New… Audio
Growing conditions great for Brussels sprouts - but sales slow
All vegetables are growing well this season, meaning shoppers are not reaching for Brussels sprouts at the supermarket.
Air NZ disputes suggestions of flight price rises
Air New Zealand is disputing claims from Consumer NZ some airfares have surged by up to 300 percent in the past five years. Consumer NZ compared the prices of eleven flights in 2023 and 2024 with… Audio
People can only manage for so long - mortgage broker
A mortgage broker says people can only manage for so long, with an increasing number feeling the strain. Mortgage rates are starting to fall in the face of weaker than expected inflation figures… Audio
Inflation has fallen - but rent, rates and insurance are still rising
While inflation has fallen to 3.3 percent, it's little consolation for shoppers facing large grocery bills. Audio
Consumer NZ finds big price rises for Air NZ flights
Fares for some Air New Zealand flights have surged by up to three hundred per cent in the past five years according to Consumer NZ. It found in one case, a last minute booking of a return flight to… Audio
Airlines back ComCom report on Auckland Airport
Airlines say it could be another year until Auckland Airport lowers its aviation prices. That's despite a draft Commerce Commission report yesterday which found the Airport was in line to make about… Audio
Mortgage rates lower slightly after inflation numbers
Mortgage interest rates are beginning to fall in the face of softer-than-expected inflation numbers. ANZ, the country's biggest bank, has followed Westpac's lead by cutting its home loan and term… Audio