Business
Taxpayers forking out almost 5% more than last year - adviser
Meanwhile local government taxes jumped nearly 11%.
Business News for 16 May 2025
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Early Business News for 16 May 2025
A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio
Transpower warns of higher blackout risk in winter next year
Previous estimates had the margin between demand and supply lasting until 2030, but that has reduced dramatically.
Electricians network put on notice over concerns around anti-competitive behaviour
The Commerce Commission has sent a compliance advice letter to NZTG.
Evening business for 15 May 2025
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Health NZ confirms roles cut, despite ongoing legal challenge
The departments affected include Hauora Māori services, Pacific health, procurement, planning and funding, and auditing.
US Justice Department to meet crash victims' families over Boeing criminal case
Two separate plane crashes killed 346 people in Indonesia and Ethiopia in 2018 and 2019.
Hamilton restaurant selling $98 'glorified pies'
How much would you spend on a pie, not one that comes in a bag and is served with tomato sauce, but a posh one? At Hamilton restaurant Thyme Square, the Beef Wellington costs $98. Chef Logan Murray… Audio
Sanford doubles half year profit to $34m
The fishing company's result comes on the back of good returns for its salmon farming operation.
Early Business News for 15 May 2025
Latest news from Radio New Zealand's business team. Audio
Almost one in 10 house sellers taking a loss
What latest prices and holding times say about the property market.
Growth a key concern for businesses - survey
It's the first time the issue has emerged as a priority and signals that businesses are starting to look ahead after a tough few years.
Evening business for 14 May 2025
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Midday Business News for 14 May 2025
Lines company Vector is reviewing its fibre business Audio
Could you make $20 last a week?
The aim of the challenge is to avoid all those things you don't actually need.
Demand for horseradish has local producer struggling to keep up
A Canterbury food producer is struggling to keep up with demand for its horseradish products. Mandy Steel from Mandys Horseradish spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
