Business
Midday Business News for 10 October 2025
The Government's looking at potentially selling some of its stake in Chorus. Audio
Five reasons to feel positive about the economy
It's been a year of grim economic news - unemployment has been up, GDP down and consumer confidence weak.
Agri-tech now big business but more investment needed
From virtual fences to collars monitoring an animal's health to robotics in horticulture, New Zealand's agri-tech sector is now a major earner. Audio
'Flimflam': Peters vows to keep grilling Fonterra over sale of Mainland and Anchor
"Please don't give us some flimflam and think we're going to swallow it." Audio
New freedom camper restrictions in Queenstown
Freedom campers in Queenstown will now be restricted to 141 carparks across the district. Queenstown Lakes deputy mayor Quentin Smith spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Market Update for 10 October 2025
The latest news from the markets with Anan Zaki. Audio
'Notoriously poorly paid': Regional jobs no easy fix for Jobseeker benefit squeeze
From November 2026, the government will introduce a parental assistance test set at $65,000. Audio
New lease of life for once condemned shopping complex
Last year more than 20 retailers were forced to vacate the space at Nelson's 244 Hardy Street, after cladding issues left it earmarked for demolition.
Willis lauds 'progress' as $9.3b deficit lower than expected
The deficit - $869 million lower than predicted in May - was based on the government's new formula, which excludes the cost of ACC.
Evening business for 9 October 2025
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
'Giving it away': Peters lays into Fonterra over sale of iconic brands
The NZ First leader is demanding answers over the sale of brands including Mainland and Anchor.
Regional housing markets bouncing back faster than some main centres
Southland, Canterbury and Waikato are strengthening in terms of demand and value growth predictions, a CBRE survey shows.
Tech: Phone plan transparency, 'open web' in decline, and more
Technology journalist Bill Bennett joins Kathryn to discuss Commerce Commission research which shows how difficult it is to get good information to help buy a phone plan. Audio
What 'shock therapy' OCR cuts mean for households
And what's likely to happen to house prices, interest rates and the economy. Audio
New World trials new reusable container system
Reusable containers will be free if returned but will cost $3 if not returned within 4 weeks.Foodstuffs sustainable packaging manager Debra Goulding spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
