Business
Hairdressing regulations cut
Minister for Regulation David Seymour has taken a razor to regulations in the hairdressing industry but the changes have been dismissed as a waste of time by some. Matt Forsman Hair in Wellington… Audio
Tariff uncertainty prompts agricultural businesses to seek new markets
New Zealand agriculture can no longer relay on its usual international customers.
Watch: 'Serious trim' for hairdressing law
Minister David Seymour says the current rules aren't making a difference to public health, but are frustrating businesses and customers.
Infratil posts $986m underlying profit
The infrastructure investor has reported a strong full year result with underlying profit near the top end of its guidance.
Group outlines what is needed for third supermarket
A potential third player in New Zealand's supermarket sector has laid out what it would need from the Government to set up shop here. Tex Edwards spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Controversial police directive on retail crime canned
The Police Commissioner has stepped in and canned a controversial directive telling officers not to investigate retail crimes below certain monetary thresholds. Retail Crime Group chair Sunny Kaushal… Audio
Port of Auckland on increase to access charge
Port of Auckland bosses say they want to encourage trucks to operate off-peak, to ease congestion on city roads. Port of Auckland chief executive Roger Gray spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Early Business News for 28 May 2025
Latest news from Radio New Zealand's business team. Audio
Ports of Auckland increase access charge by 77 percent
Truck operators are outraged at a 77 percent increase in access charges to Port of Auckland. National Road Carriers Association chief executive Justin Tighe-Umbers spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Business commentator Dan Brunskill
The Government is tipping $200 million into getting a stake in an offshore gas field. Dan also discusses changes to KiwiSaver and the Government's investment boost scheme. And, the Reserve Bank meets… Audio
Metro Performance Glass posts $13.5 million full-year loss
Major glass manufacturer Metro Performance Glass slumped to another hefty loss, with revenue falling and debt increasing amid challenging trading conditions.
Retail NZ on police response to retail crimes
Retail New Zealand says ideally all crimes would get a police response, including shoplifting. Advocacy and advice manager Ann-Marie Johnson spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Early Business News for 27 May 2025
Latest news from Radio New Zealand's business team. Audio
Evening business for 26 May 2025
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
