Business
Govt makes cuts to the Marsden Fund research grant
An archaeology professor at the University of Otago is joining voices of opposition to an announcement of cuts to the Marsden Fund. University of Otago Palaeogenetics Laboratory director Professor Nic… Audio
Early Business News for 5 December 2024
Latest news from Radio New Zealand's business team. Audio
Evening business for Wednesday 4 December 2024
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Air New Zealand cuts more flights on domestic routes
Tickets for some Air New Zealand flights could be more expensive next year, with the airline running fewer flights on some domestic routes. Authorities and businesses in Gisborne and Rotorua fear the… Audio
Small businesses struggling with cash flow
New research shows some small businesses are turning to alternative lines of credit.
Midday Business News for 4 December 2024
Auckland Council is selling its remaining stake in Auckland International Airport. Audio
Westpac to increase sustainable lending by $2b
The bank will lend up to $9b to businesses and farmers looking to meet climate targets by 2027.
Air NZ domestic regional manager on domestic cuts
Air New Zealand is making further cuts to its domestic network. The reductions will come into effect between February and June next year. Air New Zealand's domestic regional manager Scott Carr spoke… Audio
Air NZ announces further cuts to domestic network
Air New Zealand has announced further cuts to its domestic network, including some flights to Gisborne, Blenheim and Rotorua. Gisborne Mayor Rehette Stoltz and Rotorua Lakes Mayor Tania Tapsell spoke… Audio
Markets Update for 4 December 2024
A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio
Spotify users eagerly wait for 'Wrapped' day
Christmas may be on the way, but there's another big end of year event about to happen, 'Spotify Wrapped' day. Digital entertainment journalist Jogai Bhatt spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Business News for 4 December 2024
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Early Business News for 4 December 2024
A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio
Taranaki region leaders at odds with government plans
There's a clash of wills going on between central and local government in Taranaki when it comes to plans for seabed mining.
Seabed mining left out of regional plan for Taranaki
There's a clash of wills going on between central and local government in Taranaki when it comes to plans for seabed mining Audio
Liquidations are up 27% year to year
It's no secret businesses are finding the current economic climate tough, but new data shows many are finding it so hard they can't keep afloat any longer. The latest figures from credit bureau… Audio
'Sad news to some': Sanitarium stops making peanut butter
Sanitarium has probably fallen victim to the problems of being in the middle of the peanut butter market, one expert says.
Evening business for 3 December 2024
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
'Polytreneur' breaks into mainstream with Pasifika babywear
After many long nights and tears, a business owner is celebrating her babywear company's second anniversary alongside the launch of a pop up store.