Business
India trade deal will be a ‘game changer’, industry expert says
New Zealand firms who have established a presence in India may provide Māori businesses with a gateway to the South Asian nation.
Buying blind: Mystery packages tempting consumers
Amid anemic consumer spending, some businesses are turning to novel ways of selling "blind boxes" to boost sales.
Business summit highlights ethnic contributions to economy
Participants call for more support to be given to female entrepreneurs to give them opportunities in business.
What’s fuelling the growing demand for Indian ethnic wear?
New Zealand's changing demographics in recent years is being reflected in the rising demand for Indian fashion.
What you need to know about corporate liquidations
Explainer - Can employees and creditors recover a failing company's unpaid wages or outstanding payments?
Meet the Asian investors fuelling New Zealand startups
While Air New Zealand's new CEO may claim Asian heritage, one must cast the net a little wider to find other Asian faces at the forefront of investment finance.
Employers, migrant advocates rail against local job priority warning
Advocates claim the government is "driving a wedge" between migrant workers and local communities by urging domestic businesses to prioritise New Zealanders. Audio
New Zealand, India businesses urged to prepare for free trade deal
Indian trade czar Piyush Goyal is the first commerce minister from the South Asian nation to visit New Zealand in almost 20 years.
How cultural attitudes toward secondhand items are changing
Mounting expenses are prompting many households to join the circular economy to both earn and save money.
Evening business for 14 October 2025
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Auckland’s yum cha restaurants running out of steam
Crippled by Covid-19 debt and a stagnant economy, established Chinese eateries serving authentic Cantonese dim sum are now facing increasing competition.
Kitchen appliance supplier placed into liquidation
Liquidators have called on creditors to submit claims or share any evidence-based information.
China’s Sichuan Airlines returns to Auckland
Sichuan Airlines has confirmed the start of nonstop flights between Chengdu and Auckland in early December.
Third round of free trade negotiations with India conclude in Queenstown
The next round of in-person negotiations is scheduled to be held in New Delhi on 13 and 14 October.
BNZ under fire for ‘demeaning’ digital wallet ad
Several retail associations claim the ad portrays New Zealand's small businesses in "poor taste".
Chinese migrants shun takeaways to open Kiwi-style cafes
Once synonymous with fish and chip shops and takeaway counters, Chinese migrants are now a regular part of Auckland's bustling cafe scene.
Investment from China slowing, report warns
Global uncertainty, sluggish economic growth in China and changes in NZ regulations are negatively impacting bilateral investment between the two countries.
‘Leadership looks white’: Asians struggling to land senior roles
Just 3.3 percent of senior leaders in the public sector claim Asian heritage, according to latest figures compiled by the Public Service Commission.
Hamilton man to repay over $40,000 for immigration, employment offences
Court rules that workers were hired in roles that did not align with their visa conditions and were not paid in accordance with minimum employment standards.