Business
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
Business News for 3 October 2025
The transport and logisitics sector is generally backing the government's new freight strategy. Audio
Hospitality sector warns NCEA overhaul will undermine growth in tourism industry
The hospitality sector is warning the government's NCEA overhaul will undermine its drive to grow the tourism industry. Education correspondent John Gerritsen has more. Audio
Shein's move to enter bricks-and-mortar retail sparks backlash
The online fast fashion retailer sells products at rock-bottom prices by sending parcels direct from factories in China to shoppers around the world.
The Chalet in Arthur's Pass is up for sale
Bayleys' agent and auctioneer Ben Deans talks about why the opportunity would not suit the faint of heart. Audio
Mobile providers less transparent with customers
Consumer NZ's annual review with the Commerce Commission, released on Tuesday, showed Spark, One NZ and 2degrees all scored poorly. Audio
Evening business for 2 October 2025
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Westpac becomes latest bank to cut rates
The bank's one-year home loan rate is in line with BNZ and ANZ.
Rolleston 1080 bait factory sold at a loss
The West Coast Regional Council sold its controversial Rolleston 1080 factory last year for $70,000 under valuation, records show.
Should NZ ban deals on junk food?
Buy one get one free, multi deals for junk or unhealthy food and free refills for fizz are now banned in England. The range of foods included is vast, from potato chips, pre package pizza and… Audio
Textile firm Nanolayr placed in voluntary administration
The administrators are seeking expressions of interest from potential local and international buyers for the Auckland-based business.
Warehouse Group reports another full-year loss
The group, which owns the 'red sheds', Noel Leeming and Warehouse Stationery stores, said profitability remained below acceptable levels.
Number of disabled people in financial hardship growing, data shows
It's been a tough few years for many households - but people with disabilities have been struggling particularly hard, representatives say.
Uncertain funding, politics hindering development - report
The infrastructure and building sectors want a more reliable pipeline of work, a new survey has found.
How do our 1 percenters compare to the rest of the world?
New Zealand's richest people are worth at least $4.375 million as an individual and $8.727m as a household.
