Business
Evening business for 29 January 2026
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Midday Business News for Thursday 29 January
The latest news from RNZ's business team. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 29 January
This morning we spoke to our reporter at Mount Maunganui for an update on the recovery mission. There's confusion over changes to rules for people travelling to the UK. We were joined by the British… Audio
Morning markets update
The latest market updates and news from RNZ's business team. Audio
'It's gone now': Businesses fear for future after Mount Maunganui landslide
Locals are glad they can go back to supporting small businesses but the recovery effort weighs heavily. Audio
CEO Interview: Todd Hunter, Turners Automotive Group
Despite a tough economic environment, things appear to be looking up at New Zealand's largest used car dealer, Turners Automotive Group. Chief executive Todd Hunter spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Concern business costs may spiral in wake of competition law reforms
Changes could add unnecessary cost to mergers and acquisitions, while undermining investor confidence, a prominent law firm says.
Morning business news for 29 January 2026
An early morning update from RNZ's business team. Audio
Amazon to cut 16,000 jobs as it focuses on AI
The job cuts follow already flagged plans to cut the US online retail and cloud computing giant's workforce by 14,000 posts.
Evening business for 28 January 2026
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Telecommunications Bill raises questions about encryption
Free Speech Union says the proposed changes will open the back door to encrypted communications channels, but the tech industry says the horse has already bolted.
Air NZ flight attendants plan trio of strikes next month
Their union says problems with Air New Zealand's planes and services are creating extra headaches for staff at 38,000 feet.
Ikea hikes staff pay to minimum $29 as other retailers told to 'step up'
Ikea says it's hiring an extra 85 staff for logistics and food services, and adding evening shifts for stock replenishment.
Midday Business News for Wednesday 28 January
The latest news from RNZ's business team. Audio
Business owner mystified by NZ Post closure decision
Te Kauwhata is set to lose its well supported postal service at the end of the year. Audio
Charities could cease to exist if they don't re-register
Time is running out for charities, sports clubs and other incorporated societies if they don't re-register under new legislation. Audio
Morning market update
The latest market updates and news from RNZ's business team. Audio
Hutt Valley bar managers step up security after spate of armed robberies
Since December, three Hutt Valley bars have been targeted in similar ways and police say the crimes may be linked. Audio
Latest business news for 28 January 2026
The latest market updates and news from RNZ's business team. Audio
Early business chat for 28 January 2026
An early morning update from RNZ's business team. Audio
