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Evening business for 6 October 2025
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Business News for 6 October 2025
It's a Reserve Bank cash rate decision week, and the only issue seems to be how big will the cut be. Audio
How Taylor Swift became a billionaire - and it's not just album sales
The superstar has made business part of her persona, defying the narrative that executives receive much of the money generated by artists.
Sir Peter Jackson to close beloved Wellington café
The Oscar-winning movie maker bought the Chocolate Fish Café building two years ago, as part of wider redevelopment plan.
Does bright-line test actually stop property speculators?
RNZ money correspondent Susan Edmunds answers your questions.
Disability assistance dog trainer stripped of accreditation
K9 Search Medical Detection was dropped from the list of organisations allowed to train such dogs. Audio
Evening business for 3 October 2025
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
NZX struggles to keep companies on board
The NZX capital markets continue to shrink, with another couple of long-time public listed companies set to go.
Kiwi consumers urged to complain more
The FMA has found that fewer than than one-third of people are confident about how to complain about their financial service provider.
The Kiwis looking to make NZ made clothing more sustainable
Papahoa Fibreworks is looking to transform textile production in Aotearoa. The founders behind it say artificial dyes used in textiles is having a catastrophic impact on both people and planet. But… Audio
Noncompliant car seats recalled from Panda Mart
The Commerce Commission has ordered retailer PD Mart (formerly Panda Mart) to halt the sale of car seats over safety concerns. Audio
Another summer cut off from Great Ride trail for small town
The historic Totara River Rail Bridge that connects Ross to the West Coast Wilderness Cycle Trail was closed last August. Audio
Ross locals on West Coast cut off from popular Great Ride
A small West Coast community is facing another summer cut off from a popular Great Ride due to a bridge closure. Tourism reporter Tess Brunton has more. Audio
Afterpay to again let customers buy fuel and groceries
Afterpay is once again letting customers buy fuel and groceries with no payment upfront. Financial inclusion consultant Natalie Vincent spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
