Business
'I feel for my peers': Māori businesses perform strongly despite economic hardship
A report shows Māori tourism contributed $1.2b to the NZ economy in 2023.
The Panel with Andrew Clay & Sarah Sparks (Part 1)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Andrew Clay & Sarah Sparks discuss: A hikoi taking place to protest the obstetrics closure at Whakatane Hospital, the school lunch collective's… Audio
Evening business for 14 February 2025
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
230 jobs confirmed gone when Kinleith mill closes in June
"A bitter blow for the south Waikato." That's the reaction from the union for 230 workers who today had it confirmed they would lose their jobs at Kinleith's pulp and paper mill at the end of June… Audio
Why developers are offering to pay your mortgage or give you a car
It's a struggle to sell homes off the plans, so developers are sweeting the deal.
Sweet treats and sin taxes raise inflation flags
Increases in prices are widespread, with about two-thirds of the goods in the food basket more expensive than a year ago.
Valentines Day is here, so what are the benefits?
Valentines Day can bump-up spending in the economy by as much as 10 percent, Hospitality NZ's CEO says. Audio
Hospitality NZ on Valentines Day spending
Love it or hate it - Valentines Day is here - and with it comes the potential for plenty of spending. Hospitality NZ's chief executive Steve Armitage spoke with Charlotte Cook. Audio
Midday Business News for 14 February 2025
There's finally been some growth in the manufacturing sector. Audio
Manufacturing sector back in expansion mode
The seasonally adjusted PMI for January was 51.4 points, the highest level of expansion since September 2022.
These were our Covid mistakes, according to economists
The government and the Reserve Bank came to a major realisation too late, experts say.
Agribusiness told to pay nearly $450,000 after worker crushed to death
WorkSafe is urging farmers to ensure tractors and farm vehicles move around indoor barns safely.
'Don't want to muck this up': Willis rules nothing out in supermarket reform
Even if it means forcing the current duopoly or rolling out the red carpet to an international player with some tweaks to the law. Audio
Markets Update for 14 February 2025
A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio
Consumer advocate on moves to increase competition in grocery sector
The man who helped break up the mobile network duopoly in New Zealand says the supermarket sector won't become competitive without the forceful breaking up of the current industry leaders. Economic… Audio
Couples look for new activities on Valentines Day
From couples' axe-throwing to an R-18 zoo exhibition, Aucklanders are finding romance in some strange places this Valentine's Day. While some couples are sticking to flowers and dinner dates, others… Audio
Kinleith Mill workers await job news
A representative for the workers at Kinleith pulp and paper Mill in Tokoroa says they're bracing themselves for bad news, as they wait to hear the fate of the mill later this morning. Up to 230 jobs… Audio
Willis says new supermarket chain would be "really welcome"
Economic Growth Minister Nicola Willis has again called for more competition in the supermarket sector, saying a new player would be "really, really welcome". She spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Business News for 14 February 2025
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Early Business News for 14 February 2025
A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio
