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'You are in your rights to ask why' - Woman stopped from leaving supermarket speaks out
Under tax legislation introduced in 2023, businesses must collect customer details for purchases over $1000 but staff at Pak'n Save Whanganui failed to explain that to Taysha Puohotaua Williams.
Evening business for 7 March 2025
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Fund manager ordered to compensate client
A fund manager has been ordered to compensate a client after the man's investment tanked and he lost almost three thousand dollars in a week. But the client also acted against financial advice. Money… Audio
MP gets big promotion in Labour reshuffle
Tangi Utikere has moved up seven spots and picked up the Local Government portfolio as Chris Hipkins announces a new 'economic team'.
Midday Report Essentials for Friday 7 March 2025
In today's episode, health Minister Simeon Brown has announced a radical overhaul of the public health system, including reinstating a board and partnering with the private sector, Labour's Chris… Audio
Petrol prices expected to drop
Some good news for drivers as petrol prices are expected to drop in the coming days. AA's fuel price spokesperson Terry Collins spoke to Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira. Audio
Midday Business News for 7 March 2025
Midday Business News for 7 March 2025 Audio
$2800 lost in a week, manager told to give back $1000
Fund managers are warning "risk isn't just a future concept - it can materialise immediately".
Canadian billionaire leads move to dump NZME board
A Canadian billionaire with a history in private equity is leading a move to dump the board of media company NZME, owners of the New Zealand Herald and NewsTalk ZB. Founder of The Spinoff Duncan… Audio
The rising rage of the world's (formerly) nicest people
Canadians are united in their horror over US tariffs that have the power to plunge the country into recession and cause mass unemployment.
Union on billionaire's takeover plans for NZME
The union representing many of NZME's journalists says it is "deeply worried" by a billionaire's plans to take over its board. Etu Union negotiation specialist Michael Wood spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Early Business News for 7 March 2025
Latest news from Radio New Zealand's business team. Audio
What got more expensive under Adrian Orr's watch?
Eggs, breads and cereals, and insurance all went up in price. See what else increased...
Should well-off pensioners pay higher tax?
A researcher is suggesting providing NZ Super as a tax-free grant, and taxing other income at higher rates.
Canadians go from anxious to angry over Trump moves
Canadians are united in their horror over US tariffs that have the power to plunge the country into recession and cause mass unemployment Audio
Union wary of Canadian billionaire's 'unsaid agendas' for NZ news media
One commentator says the plan may tie in to NZME's proposal to sell real estate business OneRoof.
Evening business for 6 March 2025
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 6 March 2025
In today's episode, A health advocate has accused the government of making 'institutionally racist' changes to the bowel screening programme - repurposing funding set aside for Maori and Pasifika… Audio
