Business
Collaboration key to showcasing North Island tourism destinations
A new Memorandum of Understanding will see the regions join forces to attract and retain visitors. Audio
Snapper trialled in Tasman Bay open ocean aquaculture farming
It is the first time a new finfish species has been tested off the New Zealand coastline.
Early Business News for 6 May 2025
Latest news from Radio New Zealand's business team. Audio
Evening business for 5 May 2025
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
'Quite confronting': Survey reveals financial, mental health issues among contract milkers
Survey organisers said the results were 'disappointing', but 'not surprising'.
Kiwibank lowers long-term home loan fixes
The special rate is available to those who have more than 80 percent equity.
Solid forecast for agriculture exports, despite tariffs
Agricultural exports prices are expected to be resilient, though increased competition in key markets may eventually put pressure on prices.
Early Business News for 5 May 2025
Latest news from Radio New Zealand's business team. Audio
Boutique dairy company in Havelock North to close down after 15 years
Havelock North-based boutique dairy company Origin Earth is closing down after 15 years of providing customers with locally sourced sustainable products.
Why are restaurants so noisy?
Loud music, whooshing coffee machines, clanging cutlery and raised voices fill the air in many restaurants. Professor Carl Hopkins discusses why noise can be so uncomfortable. Audio
Billionaire investor Warren Buffett to retire
Buffett's success, coupled with his ability to explain his thinking in clear soundbites, has made him highly influential in the business and financial communities, earning him the nickname "The Oracle…
Akaroa businesses flooded with sewage after wastewater system overflows
Despite pumping wastewater out onto the street and cleaning toilet paper and human faeces off his lawn for most of the day, one businessman remained cheerful.
Supermarket prices: 'Residents aren't getting a good deal'
Shoppers in regional New Zealand are missing out on the best supermarket prices, Consumer NZ says.
US economy risks losing billions as travel demand weakens
Lower foreign travel spending could trim 0.1 percent from US GDP.
Sir Bob Jones' death 'huge loss for New Zealand', Prime Minister says
Sir Bob Jones is being remembered for his intellect, humour and as a complex character in tributes following his death. Audio
Evening business for Friday 2 May 2025
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio