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The Panel with Ed Amon and Catherine Robertson (Part 1)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Ed Amon and Catherine Robertson discuss Vice President Kamala Harris' speech at the Democratic National Convention. Audio
Evening business for 23 August 2024
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Less restaurants and cafes compared to last year
Is the coffee cup half empty when it comes to New Zealand's cafe scene? Stats NZ data shows that, for the first time on record, the number of restaurants and cafes shrank compared to the year before… Audio
Retail sales down in June quarter
The drop continues the downward trend seen for two years.
Data shows weddings are suffering from economic downturn
Couples might be ready to say I do - but their wallets are not. Data from Stats NZ shows weddings could also be suffering from the economic downturn. Not only has the number of weddings decreased… Audio
Class action against ASB, ANZ could have 100,000 customers
It will be one of the largest class action lawsuits in New Zealand history.
Fisher and Paykel health care expects profits to rise
Fisher and Paykel expects significant profit growth due to increased demand for its healthcare products.
Editorial claims issues with Health New Zealand is due to underfunding
New analysis warns it will be near impossible to make $1.4 billion in savings without cutting into frontline health services. ASMS executive director Sarah Dalton spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Spark reports big drop in profit
The 2024 result was below expectations amid what the company said were challenging times.
Port of Tauranga profits fall $25m
The country's biggest port has reported a weaker profit as cargo volumes fell but said it's had an improvement in the second half of the year.
Why you might not want to cut your home loan payments
Home loan borrowers are facing a "massive" opportunity to save money - if they can afford to.
Channel Infrastructure sees near 50 percent jump in interim profit
The former Marsden Point refinery and Z Energy also announced a significant increase to jet fuel storage at Marsden Point.
Day after accusing councils of wasting money, govt puts $750K toward dance festival
Critics are targetting funding for a new street dance contest and salaries at the Ministry for Regulation.
New Zealand's shrinking café scene
For the first time in decades, the number of cafés and restaurants is shrinking.
Market Update for 23 August 2024
Market Update for 23 August 2024 Audio
Du Val group put in statutory management
The Government has taken the rare step of appointing a statutory manager for developer Du Val, which owes over $250 million to creditors. John Fisk from PwC spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Want NZ banking to be more competitive? Then make it easier to switch banks
Analysis - Though open banking is on the horizon, it may also prove less than effective unless we can demystify the financial system and make switching less costly and less time-consuming, Aaron…
Shein reveals child labour cases as it steps up supplier audits
The fast fashion retailer has revealed it found two cases of child labour at suppliers last year.
