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Winston Peters rails against 'blind ideology' panic amid talk of Air NZ sale
The ACT party is questioning whether the government should retain its majority share in the airline, following news of its poor financial performance.
Air New Zealand launches full strategic review following loss
Air New Zealand has launched a full strategy review after posting a half-year loss of $40 million after tax. Forsyth Barr's head of research Andy Bowley spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Air NZ CEO says airline dealt 'tough cards' as Seymour questions priorities
This comes after Deputy Prime Minister David Seymour earlier renewed his call for the government to sell its 51 percent stake in Air New Zealand after it reported a significant half-year loss. Audio
Evening business for 27 February 2026
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Seymour calls for government to remove stake in Air New Zealand
The Deputy Prime Minister has got his own safety message for Air New Zealand after the airline posted a $40 million loss for the six months ended December. David Seymour has described the national… Audio
Air NZ carrying out review in face of falling profits
Air New Zealand could be in for a hard landing, as the CEO carries out a strategic review in the face of rising costs and falling profits. The national carrier posted a $40 million loss for the six… Audio
Perpetual Guardian purchases Trustees Executors for undisclosed sum
The companies are the oldest trustee institutions in the New Zealand, with histories stretching back more than 140 years.
Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 26 February 2026
Get out now. That's the stark warning from Foreign Minister Winston Peters to New Zealanders in Iran, as former U.S. President Donald Trump weighs possible military action against the regime in… Audio
What apartment developers think will help with affordability
Apartment developer Ockham, says the council's Plan Change 120 would not meaningfully increase housing supply or affordability. Audio
Air NZ slumps to half-year loss as severe disruptions bite
The airline posted a bottom-line loss of $40m in the six months ended December 2025.
Is it fair that prices rise as power companies bank profits?
Consumer NZ is asking how it is fair that power prices are rising at the same time as power companies are reporting large profits. Audio
Market Update for 26 February 2026
The latest market updates and news from RNZ's business team. Audio
Larry Summers to retire from Harvard amid Epstein scandal
In November, Summers said he was "deeply ashamed" about his relationship with Epstein.
Market Update for 26 February 2025
The latest market updates and news from RNZ's business team. Audio
Morning Business News for 26 February 2026
An early morning update from RNZ's business team. Audio
Young women being left behind in property market
Cotality has released its latest Women and Property report that shows, while both men and women value home ownership, there's a gender gap when it comes to ownership rates.
Pain for consumers as another energy company signals price increases
Meridian CEO Mike Roan said "unfortunately" some cost increases would be passed through to households again this year.
Evening business for Wednesday 25 February 2026
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Citizens arrests, armed guards, and the power of Sunny Kaushal
For the past decade, Sunny Kaushal has been a man on a mission to crack down on retail crime, and he's one step closer to getting his way. Audio
