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Supermarket shoppers 'losing tens of millions a year' over pricing errors
And responsibility for fixing the issues sits squarely with Foodstuffs and Woolworths NZ senior management, the grocery commissioner says. Audio
NZ Steel makes 1.3m tonnes of emissions, claims 1.8m tonnes of free credits
The Australian-owned company was the biggest beneficiary of a government scheme to shield exporters from paying for their carbon emissions last year.
Evening business for 15 August 2024
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Barfoot and Thompson closing office due to violence in area
Real Estate agency Barfoot and Thompson is closing one of its Auckland offices because of concerns over anti social behaviour and violence in the neighbourhood. It's had a Panmure branch for more than… Audio
Skellerup posts net profit of almost $47m
It was a strong second-half result and the company was "in good shape for the future", its chief executive says.
How to complain about your insurance
The insurance watchdog, which has received a record number of complaints in the past year The Insurance & Financial Services Ombudsman Scheme (IFSO) resolves complaints about insurance and financial… Audio
'Leader no more': Climate advocate takes aim at Luxon, Air New Zealand
Sir Jonathon Porritt has also fired barbs at Air New Zealand saying "it's trashing its own reputation".
'Just wrong': Orr hits back at 'flip flop' criticism
The Reserve Bank governor says criticism of the interest rate call this week are off base and there's been no u-turn.
Average asking prices for homes have dropped to a three-year low
The TradeMe Property Price Index fell to to $824,900 in July, the lowest since 2021.
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 15th August
On today's episode, many economists and retailers are welcoming the first cut to the official cash rate in four years, down 25 basis points, as a relief for mortgage-holders and businesses. ANZ's… Audio
Market Update for 15 August 2024
Market Update for 15 August 2024. Audio
First Home Buyers Club welcomes cut to OCR
First Home Buyers say a decrease in interest rates will ease pressure on people trying to get into the housing market. First Home Buyers Club director Lesley Harris spoke to Guyon Espiner. Audio
Reserve Bank governor confident inflation will stay down
Adrian Orr says he's not hitting the accelerator just yet but people should expect the cash rate to hit 3 percent next year. Audio
Govt to raise cap on seasonal workers coming to NZ
The Government is raising the cap on seasonal workers coming into the country in a bid to help the horticulture and viticulture industries. Horticulture New Zealand chief executive Nadine Tunley spoke… Audio
Economists and retailers welcome cut to OCR
Many economists and retailers are welcoming the first cut to the official cash rate in four years, down 25 basis points, as a relief for mortgage-holders and businesses. ANZ's chief economist, Sharon… Audio
Tax warning for share traders
There are predictions that large numbers of traders may be potentially skipping tax bills - and they are now in the taxman's sights.
RBNZ governor on cutting OCR
The Reserve Bank is increasingly confident that after a long period of high interest rates inflicted on the economy, inflation is finally under control. Reserve Bank governor Adrian Orr spoke to… Audio
Early Business News for 15 August 2024
Latest news from Radio New Zealand's business team. Audio
