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Kiwibank forecasts better second half after profit dip
The state-owned bank's half-year profit has fallen as the weak economy hit its margins and increased costs, but it lent more money.
Brakes come on four big electricity generator-retailers
The big four electricity generator-retailers will not be allowed to give preferential treatment to their retail arms through hedge contracts, under proposed new rules. Audio
AI tech firm Nvidia earnings up, despite international challenges
AI tech firm Nvidia's latest earnings announcement has been positive, with all eyes on the firm amid challenges from new tech emerging from China.
The young KiwiSavers with $80,000 in the bank
While New Zealanders only have about $30,000 on average in their accounts, some of the youngest members of the population already have significantly more.
Beer more popular than wine and spirits in 2024
We drank more beer last year but eased back on wine and spirit-based drinks. Those were the findings in Stats NZ data about alcohol consumption in 2024, with beer having bounced back from a lean year… Audio
AI tech giant Nvidia set to report earnings
It's being called a "massive day for global markets", with American AI technology giant Nvidia set to report its fourth quarter earnings. US stocks have taken a battering over the last week and Wall… Audio
China ship saga a 'failure' in China-NZ relationship, Peters says after talks
Live-fire naval exercises in the Tasman sea dominated talks between Foreign Minister Winston Peters and his counterpart. Audio
Man banned from supermarket after raising fire exit concerns
A man from Havelock North has been banned from his local supermarket after raising concerns about trollies blocking the fire exit. Twice this month Tony Hughes snapped pictures of the blocked… Audio
Business News for 27 February 2025
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Early Business News for 27 February 2025
A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio
Warning low-income households 'left behind' as power companies innovate
It may be a tough winter for some, and the better off may be getting the better deals, advocates say
Shaking up the media landscape
Media oversight and regulation is described as messy, and screen productions desperately need help. Changes are in the wind. Audio
Road freight industry group launches survey
Transporting New Zealand is looking at a world of change in road transport, including congestion charging, the need to transition to greener models than diesel, and the provision of new Interislander… Audio
Evening business for 26 February 2025
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Feature interview: BTS in the scam industry
It's easy to say "you should have known better' when someone falls victim to a scam". Every day, smart people lose life savings to con artists who know exactly how to exploit trust. Scams are a global… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 26 February 2025
In today's episode, experts in safety and hostility training are sceptical about the government's potential plans to give people the power to detain fellow citizens, Australian Defence officials… Audio
Media company NZME reports $16 million full-year net loss
Media company NZME has reported a full year net loss after taking a non-cash writedown of $24 million on its publishing assets, along with a drop in underlying profit.
Midday Business News for 26 February 2025
Midday Business News for 26 February 2025 Audio
Banks swamped as home owners rush to refix
Borrowers are taking an extra interest in their mortages as rates fall.
North Korean hackers steal record NZ$2.6 billion in single crypto hack
It's the largest crypto hack on record, security experts say.
