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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
Commerce Commission's advice to mortgage lenders
The Commerce Commission says mortgage advisers need to present clients with three offers from lenders. Commerce Commission John Small, spoke with Corin Dann. Audio
Mortgage advisers 'alarmed' at Commerce Commissions warning
Mortgage advisers say they're alarmed at the Commerce Commission's request that they submit multiple applications on behalf of their clients or face "government intervention." Country manager for the… Audio
Motorists consider cheaper third party policies as costs soar
It appears more people are looking at downgrading their car insurance to third party cover as policy costs continue to rise. Audio
Evening business for Thursday 13 February 2025
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Govt working to increase supermarket competition - but what else is needed?
Monopoly Watch says it will require more than just government efforts to challenge New Zealand supermarket chains.
People downgrading car insurance as policy costs rise
It appears more people are looking at downgrading their car insurance, to third party cover, as policy costs continue to rise. Figures from insurance price comparision website "Quashed" shows car… Audio
Your Money with Mary Holm
Money expert Mary Holm discusses the recent developments in bitcoin. Audio
Prominent economists call for superannuation overhaul
'We spend more on pensions than we do on education.'
New Plymouth parking meters getting upgrades
The council are replacing and leasing one-hundred new meters - both cash and card.
Midday Business News for 13 February 2024
Midday Business News for 13 February 2024 Audio
Grocery Action Group on govt's plans for more competition in sector
Grocery consumer advocates says the Economic Growth Minister's announcement today about supermarkets is still not enough to shift the dial and get lower prices for New Zealanders. Grocery Action Group… Audio
Former NZ Rugby chair plays down impact of INEOS stoush
Dame Patsy Reddy says New Zealand Rugby first became aware of INEOS' intentions to pull out of their sponsorship agreement last year. Audio
Skellerup posts record result, prepares for possible US tariff hikes
The maker of the Red Band gumboots said the 12 percent profit improvement reflected a return to normal in the agriculture division, despite a drop in footwear sales.
What bank economists think will happen to home loan rates
The Official Cash Rate is being reviewed again next week - so will mortgage rates keep falling?
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 13 February 2025
On today's episode, the United States defence secretary Pete Hegseth says Ukraine cannot expect to return to its 2014 borders and has downplayed the chance of it becoming a member of NATO, the union… Audio
Wellington bakery has record breaking January for pie sales
Salut pies says it's had a record-breaking January, making more than 10,600 pies - that's when many other businesses in the capital say times are tough. Reporter Krystal Gibbens has more. Audio
