Business
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
Tourism's Covid hangover slow to shake off
There's buoyancy and optimism in the tourism industry in spite of New Zealand's long slow slog when it comes to the post-Covid airline bounce-back.
Businessman banned from being a company director for life
Michael Le Roy's repeatedly breached restrictions imposed on him while bankrupt.
NZ's largest tourism event underway in Rotorua
The tourism industry is eager to welcome more visitors as a leader warns growth must have the blessing of Kiwis to be successful. The country's largest tourism business event, TRENZ, is underway in… Audio
Evening business for 7 May 2025
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Charges filed against Woolworths NZ for alleged Fair Trading Act breaches
The Commerce Commission has filed criminal charges against Woolworths NZ for alleged inaccurate pricing and misleading specials that may have breached the Fair Trading Act.
Net profit climbs for Bank of NZ
BNZ chief executive Dan Huggins says it is a solid result in the current economic environment.
Business News for 7 May 2025
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Early Business News for 7 May 2025
A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio
The Panel with Peter Dunne & Boopsie Maran (Part 2)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Peter Dunne & Boopsie Maran. They look at whether Newmarket's Westfield mall is killing neighbouring businesses, and Blenheim's CBD… Audio
Evening business for 6 May 2025
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
'Quite confusing' Film industry seeks details as Trump suggests 100% movie tariff
The US president announced a plan for a 100 percent tariff on movies made outside the US but the White House says no final decisions have been made. Audio
