Business
Tama Toki: Bringing the energy to Great Barrier Island
Entrepreneur Tama Toki's new venture Aotea Energy is solar energy project for rural communities on Aotea/Great Barrier Island. Video, Audio
Couple's journey from 'disaster' hemp to award-winning soil mix
A next-generation living soil developed by a husband and wife in their Taranaki backyard has been named Germany's Garden Product of the Year. Audio
How did Weight Watchers fall into bankruptcy?
From a celebrity-spruiked success to a relic of diet culture - how a changing world of nutrition led to Weight Watchers' bankruptcy.
NZME achieves peace deal with latest board-backed nominations
The board has backed the nomination of former National Cabinet minister Steven Joyce as chair, and Canadian billionaire Jim Grenon's bid to join him at the board table.
Singapore-based hotel owner loses takeover bid of major operator
CDL's takeover offer closed without reaching the threshold, meaning Millennium & Copthorne Hotels remains a publicly-listed company for now.
NZME teams up with Aussie company to start new motor marketplace
NZME is looking to develop an online marketplace for vehicles in association with Australia's Gumtree Group.
Early Business News for 9 May 2025
Latest news from Radio New Zealand's business team. Audio
Tough times for once-bustling shopping district
Retail owners and workers tell RNZ how Auckland's Newmarket is really doing. Audio
Evening business for 8 May 2025
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Why are there so many empty shops in Newmarket?
Newmarket's Broadway precinct has in the past been a go to for shoppers. About five years ago it even got a brand new upmarket Westfield mall, but still had a mix of one off boutiques and stores… Audio
Newmarket businesses say area feels like a 'ghost-town'
It's a tough time for business in one of Auckland's top shopping districts, with many empty shopfronts lining once-bustling streets. Newmarket businesses say high rent, a tight economy and changing… Audio
Warehouse sales improve but profits down
Persistent discounting is one of leading contributing factors.
Early Business News for 8 May 2025
Latest news from Radio New Zealand's business team. Audio
