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Viv Beck on security patrols for Auckland CBD
Central Auckland shopkeepers aren't considering dropping their own security patrols despite an increased police presence in the area. Heart of the City chief executive Viv Beck spoke to Ingrid… Audio
Big Mac battle: McDonald's loses trademark fight with Irish rival
Supermac's has accused McDonald's of "trademark bullying to stifle competition".
EMA welcomes govt vow to fix Holidays Act
The Employers and Manufacturers Association is among those welcoming the Government's vow to fix the Holidays Act. The employer association's head of advocacy Alan McDonald spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Early Business News for Thursday 6 June 2024
Latest news from Radio New Zealand's business team. Audio
Auckland to lose winter cruise ships due to P&O closure
The New Zealand Cruise Association says losing winter cruises out of Auckland will hurt accommodation, hospitality and retail in the city. New Zealand Cruise Association chief executive Jacqui Lloyd… Audio
Reality and perception over safe cities
Is Auckland city a crime-ridden nightmare, or is it a perception caused by more apartment-dwellers congregating on the streets? Audio
Evening business for 5 June 2024
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Timely boost for government books revealed
Treasury figures show a deficit of $6.5 billion in April compared with a forecast of $8.2b.
Supermarket spies: New bodycams' link to police surveillance
Software for new anti-crime surveillance inside stores will be integrated with that used to recognise car number plates.
Questions hang over controversial chemical plant probe
Leaked documents show testing for contamination at the New Plymouth site may need to go further.
Committee ponders full probe into rural banking
Parliament's primary production select committee is considering a full inquiry into rural banking - with MPs from all sides concerned over what they've heard in preliminary hearings. Audio
Surge in 'unclaimed money'
One person is owed more than $230,000, as part of a surge in the amount of "unclaimed money" being managed by Inland Revenue
Foodstuffs vote to merge North and South Island operations
Owners of Foodstuffs supermarkets have voted in favour of Foodstuff merging its North and South Island operations. Foodstuffs North Island chief executive Chris Quin spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Boomers, farmers: Who's doing well in the recession?
Families are feeling the squeeze, retailers and construction firms are suffering, but is anyone not under pressure?
Early Business News for 5 June 2024
Latest news from Radio New Zealand's business team. Audio
Foodstuffs' grocers vote to merge its two co-ops
A proposal by the country's biggest supermarket operator Foodstuffs to merge its North and South Island divisions has been supported by the grocery store owners, who are the co-ops' shareholders.
