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Midday Business News for 11 December 2025
The latest news from RNZ's business team. Audio
MBIE weigh-in on Jetstar's use of carry on scales
Budget airline Jetstar is being directed to stop using two baggage scales at Wellington Airport after inspections found they failed to meet legal accuracy requirements. Stephen O'Brien, MBIE's… Audio
Heat, holidays, hikes, and a 'stinking strong' sun
Holidaymakers are being warned to expect a summer that swings from scorching heat to downpours - sometimes in the same afternoon.
Rhythm and Vines co-founder Hamish Pinkham speaks to Corin Dann
As people tighten their spending in tough economic times, it seems live music is still something people will shell out for. Rhythm and Vines co-founder and director Hamish Pinkham spoke to Corin Dann.
…Businesses say they are struggling due to energy crisis
Behind the nation's energy crisis are businesses quietly fighting to survive - from glasshouse growers to food processors and exporters. Kirsty Johnston reports. Audio
Business News for 11 December 2025
An early morning update from RNZ's business team. Audio
Heat, holidays, hikes, and a 'stinkin strong' sun
The Detail, Newsroom, DOC, summer, Earth Sciences New Zealand, Lincoln University, Tongariro fires, Tongariro National Park, Cathedral Cove, summer holidays, Christmas, New Years Audio
IKEA 'bowled over' by demand, orders delayed
Sales have surpassed IKEA's expectations, but a marketing expert says delays will not turn customers off.
Revealed: The most complained about TV ads for 2025
From burnouts to bare bottoms, Kiwis had a gutful of a few well-known businesses on their screens. Video
Evening business for 10 December 2025
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Through the mill: Tokoroa’s tough year was about much more than job losses
Around the world, small towns built around a single industry or company are feeling the effects of decisions made far beyond their borders.
Midday Business News for 10 December 2025
The latest business news from the RNZ business team including a market report. Audio
'No plans to ship to the US': Tariffs bite into apple grower's profits
Tariffs on a range of New Zealand exports including apples were first introduced in April at 10 percent, and increased to 15 percent in August.
Tech firm Hnry raises more than $30m in latest funding round
The Wellington-based firm has now raised almost $100 million since 2018, and Hnry said it now processes nearly 1 percent of the country's tax take.
Central Wellington now has the country's cheapest homes
But an Auckland suburb has suffered the biggest fall over the past five years. Audio
Inland Revenue accused of 'behind closed doors' push for tax
Inland Revenue is pushing ahead with consultation on a plan that would see organisations that charge membership fees having to pay tax on that income.
Financial watchdog wants companies to act on reviews
It comes after insurance firm Tower self-reported a mistake in overcharging customers more than $11 million, but then failed to fix the problem in a timely manner.
