Business
Evening business for 9 December 2025
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Tower Insurance penalised $7m for a decade of overcharging
The FMA says Tower's systems were deficient, despite a 2017 agreement to fix them.
Retail rage on the rise for shoppers this festive season
The festive season will put some people in the red, and not only when it comes to bank accounts and Santa suits - but also in the form of retail rage. The feelings of being overwhelmed, frustration at… Audio
Midday Business News for 9 December 2025
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Business commentator Calida Stuart-Menteath
Calida Stuart-Menteath on the prefab home builder Nook going under and continued trouble at the Financial Markets Authority - with chair Craig Stobo now being investigated. Audio
Fashion label Jimmy D to close most of its operations
The iconic trailblazing fashion label that celebrated androgyny and queerness will close most of its operations by February.
Market Update for 9 December 2025 8am
The latest market updates and news from RNZ's business team. Audio
Market Update for 9 December 2025
The latest market updates and news from RNZ's business team. Audio
'Ridiculous': Man dumps insurance over sea surge assessment
Trevor Taylor's Christchurch home is several kilometres from the sea, but his insurance company has hiked his premiums by 30%.
Business News for 9 December 2025
An early morning update from RNZ's business team. Audio
Paramount launches hostile bid for Warner Bros
Paramount has launched a hostile bid for Warner Brothers, in an attempt to outbid Netflix, and create a media powerhouse. Entertainment journalist Sandro Monetti spoke to Corin Dann Audio
Evening business for 8 December 2025
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
RNZ broadcaster Corin Dann wins Bill Toft Award
The annual Bill Toft Media Award is awarded for the purpose of encouraging excellence in electronic media in New Zealand.
What does globalisation mean in 2025?
Last week some of the world's most influential economists gathered for the University of Auckland's inaugural International Economics Workshop. Much was discussed, but the key question on the table… Audio
Is it the end of the lavish office Christmas party?
There was a time when companies spent big on rewarding their employees with raucous events.
Young beekeeper building business one honey jar at a time
It's a busy time of year, and not just for people. Bees are buzzing around, gathe ring nectar, laying eggs and making honey. And there's a good idea for a Christmas present - a jar of honey from a… Audio
Why your credit card rewards might shrink
Banks are scaling back credit card perks as regulators tighten the cap on interchange fees. Audio
