Business
Morning business chat for 11 February 2026
An early morning update from RNZ's business team. Audio
Speed dating firm scrambling after being dumped by payment provider
Rachel Brant was hoping 2026 would be a big year for her speed dating business, but a decision by Stripe to cut her off has left her scrambling for an alternative.
Auckland is SailGP's marquee event but no guarantees for future
Auckland could become a victim of Sail GP's success, with harbour cities around the world bidding for hosting chances Audio
Evening business for 10 February 2026
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Midday Business News for 10 February 2026
The latest news from RNZ's business team. Audio
Crown's 'red' regional investments, NZX reporting season
Crown Regional Holdings and a sharp increase in "red"-rated projects and analysts are watching closely as the NZX reporting season kicks off this week. Audio
Bremworth shareholders told to expect less cash in hand if takeover goes ahead
The carpet company says its earnings are struggling and it may not have as much spare cash as originally thought to pay shareholders if the proposed takeover goes ahead.
New hop variety in development in Tasman
Along the banks of the Wangapeka River in Tasman, a new hop variety named after the grower's love of beer and music, has been in development. Samantha Gee reports. Audio
Government changes put the brakes on the EV boom
We look at what went wrong and what needs to happen after the great e-slowdown.
Households jumping on solar power - but what if you don't have a home loan?
A system could pay itself back in seven or eight years, chief executive of Rewiring Aotearoa says.
Is it time to ban traditional Lotto?
University of Auckland researcher says traditional Lotto could be changed into lottery bonds.
The policy shifts that took the spark out of electric cars
From boom to brake - we look at what went wrong for EVs in New Zealand, and what needs to happen to get the spark back Audio
'Greater security': Gas import plan tipped to save New Zealanders $265m a year
Energy Minister Simon Watts on Monday announced a contract was expected to be signed by the middle of the year.
'Shop around': More insurance customers speak up on vehicle value changes
More AA Insurance customers say they've encountered strange changes to their vehicles' value when their policies renewed.
Former Air NZ boss to be CEO of US retail giant Kroger
The Wall Street Journal reported he will be named as the new chief executive of Kroger after the previous chief executive was dumped for unacceptable personal conduct.
Early-stage angel investment in start-ups grows for first time in years
Angel Association chief executive Bridget Unsworth said while cheques were slightly smaller more companies were getting seeded.
