Business
Ruapehu Mayor relieved Whakapapa ski field deal locked in
Weston Kirton says the ski fields are vital to the district's economy.
Where experts are investing in a volatile market
Where should you be putting your money amid the chaos?
Early Business News for 1 May 2025
Latest news from Radio New Zealand's business team. Audio
Ukraine and US expected to sign minerals deal
The minerals deal between the US and Ukraine could be signed as early as Thursday, with top Ukrainian officials reportedly en route to Washington. The BBC's Ukraine correspondent James Waterhouse… Audio
Air New Zealand reveals less ambitious climate action forecast
The national carrier made headlines when it pulled the plug on its climate targets last year.
Feature interview: how Meta and X will eat themselves
This is how huge tech platforms like Google and Meta roll; first, they're good to their users; then they abuse them to make things better for business customers, then they exploit their business… Audio
Midday Business News for 30 April 2025
A former inmate has described a total prisoner voting ban as 'punching down' on already marginalised communities. Awatea Mita spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 30 April 2025
In today's episode, the Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith says Cabinet has agreed to reinstate a total ban on prisoners voting in general elections, Labor leader Anthony Albanese remains on track to… Audio
Markets Update for 30 April 2025
A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio
Air NZ breaks down competitors to keep monopoly: Businessman
A businessman who tried to succeed in the New Zealand aviation sector says Air New Zealand systematically breaks down competitors to maintain their effective monopoly. Ewan Wilson spoke to Alexa Cook.
…NZ scientists share passion for high-value fruit with Vietnamese farmers
They are teaming up with more than 70 farmers across Vietnam to enhance and future-proof the production of passionfruit in the Southeast Asian republic.
Insurers moving car repairs in-house
One insurance giant says it's for client convenience, but a repair association fears it's eroding customers' right to choose.
'Hostile and political': Stoush breaks out between White House and Amazon
Amazon says it considered listing tariff charges on its low-cost Haul site, prompting the White House to accuse it of a hostile political act.
Business News for 30 April 2025
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Fonterra planning to close Canpac site in Hamilton
Around 120 workers at Fonterra's Canpac site in Hamilton face losing their jobs, with some spending Wednesday at home to process the news. Dairy Workers Union national secretary Chris Flatt spoke to… Audio
Early Business News for 30 April 2025
A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio
ASB forecasts deeper OCR cuts
The Reserve Bank may have to cut its benchmark cash rate even further to support the economy.
Evening business for 29 April 2025
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
