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$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
Calls for card payment surcharges to be banned
Consumer advocates want card payment surcharges to be banned, due to growing concerns about excessive and hidden fees. Consumer's acting head of research and advocacy Jessica Walker spoke to Charlotte… Audio
IRD calls being confused as scams
Scammers are getting more advanced and people are slowly becoming wiser to their tricks. So when Inland Revenue started to call people to advise they had improved the security for their online… Audio
Midday Business News for 6 March 2025
How tough might the worldwide inflation fight be? Audio
Business confidence in Auckland remains in doldrums
However, it has improved slightly, "with fewer businesses reporting negative sentiment", the Auckland Business Chamber boss says.
Another two Wellington restaurants pulling the plug
Mekong Cafe - known as Wellington's original noodle house - and Daisy's have announced plans to close their doors.
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 6 March 2025
On today's episode, the trade war between the United States and Canada is in full swing and will have wide ranging consequences in both nations, the CIA has confirmed the United States has stopped… Audio
NZ's plan to stave off US tariffs
Potential tariffs on exports to the United States are concerning, the trade and investment minister says, but he is confident NZ's trade diverse enough to weather the worst. Audio
