Business
Torpedo7 to become online-only
Two stores closed earlier this year, 10 others were converted to discount shops.
Dodgy air conditioner labels spark warning
After testing, the air conditioner units showed they did not meet requirements.
Police probe construction company boss accused of taking thousands
The company's director Hemi Arapeta Tiopira has not responded to RNZ's multiple requests for comment.
Ikea owner buys up Northland forestry
Ingka Investments, the parent company of furniture giant Ikea, has bought 10,000 hectares of production forestry in Northland.
SkyCity trading below book value, Forsyth Barr says
The casino operator's share price is trading at an estimated 50 percent discount to the book value of its assets.
New programme lets students earn as they learn
A pilot training programme that lets students "earn as they learn" in the manufacturing sector is being hailed as a success and is now set to expand nationwide. Chief Executive of Advancing… Audio
Local job ads increase as more NZers apply for work in Australia
An employment report indicates the volume of ads rose 1 percent in September, which was the fourth consecutive monthly increase, or 6 percent up on the year earlier.
Multi-million dollar Upper Hutt film studio up for sale
The film studio is looking for a new owner, despite housing several large scale productions.
Evening business for 20 October 2025
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
New kiwifruit orchard bought to fund Mormon church
The investment arm of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has purchased a new kiwifruit orchard in Bay of Plenty.
Government compromises on consumer finance law change
The amendment included a retrospective fix that would see banks avoid a blanket penalty over disclosure breaches between 2015 and 2019.
Market Update for 20 October 2025
The latest market updates and news from RNZ's business team. Audio