Business
The Panel with Ed McKnight and Verity Johnson, Part 2
In part two, a music lecturer says streaming platform Spotify is ghosting local music, as listener stats plummet. Jesse Austin-Stewart joins the panel. Finally, a 92 year-old Te Awamutu local has… Audio
Risqué and Rural
How an unusual business selling adult toys has found opportunity on the main street of Eketahuna Audio
Financial Markets Authority chair Stobo steps aside during probe
Minister of Business Innovation and Employment will conduct an independent investigation into matters raised.
Evening business for 5 December 2025
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Air NZ cabin crews may strike in week before Christmas
Air NZ says its priority is to get a deal across the line to halt a strike before the holidays. Audio
Tax change could leave family businesses with bigger bills
Inland Revenue is planning to crack down on how owners of small companies can take loans.
Debt levels see Fletcher Building move on funding structure
The changes would ensure greater flexibility and lower the ongoing cost of capital, the company says.
Cafes struggle as businesses close for holidays
The owner of three Dunedin cafes plans to shut down two over the holiday period, saying it's not financially worth it to stay open. Audio
Cafes face struggle as businesses close for holiday period
It's officially the festive season, and businesses are preparing to shut up shop for the holidays. Sarah Hussey owns three cafes throughout Dunedin called The Perc, and will be shutting two as it is… Audio
Concerns over Rotorua Night Market trial as sales plummet
The council began the trial in October to save in costs, enable earlier summer trading and address health and safety concerns.
IKEA opens its modular doors to Auckland
The prime minister was there, a giant Swedish meatball mascot was there, and so was Nights' traffic correspondent Hayden Donnell. Audio
First passengers touch down in Auckland on 'world's longest direct flight'
The route from China to Argentina - with a short break in New Zealand - takes more than 25 hours, with the return journey taking even longer.
Evening business for 4 december 2025
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
2degrees resolves issue affecting calls after nationwide fault
The issue was impacting customers connecting, receiving, or making calls on their mobile devices.
Xmas spending pared back with cost of living priority - Westpac survey
Consumers are cutting back on holiday gift-giving and vacations as cost-of-living expenses take priority.
