Business
Fonterra sale could inject $4.5b into economy
The dairy giant is hoping to sell its Anchor and Mainland brands to a French company, though the deal is far from set in stone. Audio
Deadline to vote on Fonterra deal approaches
An economist says it's not just farmers who will benefit from Fonterra's sale of its consumer brands. ASB's chief economist Nick Tuffley spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Whakatane mayor backs calls for regional flight subsidies
Air New Zealand's new chief executive Nikhil Ravishankar says some domestic routes may need subsidies to keep running. Whakatāne mayor Nándor Tánczos spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Customers missing out in savings accounts, former bank boss warns
A former bank CEO explains what a 'grandfathered' account is and how it might be losing you money.
Will home loan rates drop below 4 percent?
Home loan interest rates continue to drop as the Reserve Bank pursues its path to a lower official cash rate, and wholesale markets fall.
New Air NZ boss wants 'situational subsidy' for domestic routes
Nikhil Ravishankar says there needs to be a form of subsidy for certain flights so they can continue to operate when demand is low. Audio
Evening business for Thursday 23 October
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Construction firm guilty of cartel conduct avoids half a million dollar fine
The company ended up being fined just $30,000, the upper-limit of it's ability to pay as advised by both the defence and the crown prosecutor.
Auckland infrastructure projects target of cartel conduct
Publicly-funded infrastructure projects in Auckland have been the target of cartel conduct by two construction companies. The first company involved, Maxbuild Ltd, was sentenced last December and the… Audio
Telcos told to cut the jargon, be clearer in contracts
They will need to spell out exactly what they are offering consumers when it comes to broadband and mobile services contracts.
Midday Business News for 23 October 2025
The latest news from RNZ's business team. Audio
Which are the best-performing KiwiSaver funds?
A new KiwiSaver survey shows the September quarter was a positive one for KiwiSaver providers.
$7000 lost to job scam - and still looking for work
The 61-year-old Dunedin woman took a role reviewing accommodation, but was soon asked to create a cryptocurrency wallet. Audio
Market Update for 23 October 2025
The latest market updates and news from RNZ's business team. Audio
Market Update for 23 October 2025
The latest market updates and news from RNZ's business team. Audio
Business News for 23 October 2025
An early morning update from RNZ's business team. Audio
How to get investors to help you buy your first house
Housies claims its model should work better than previous versions that have struggled to get off the ground in NZ.
Giving iconic Kiwi brands a French flavour
Fonterra is concentrating on its core business, and that means executing one of the biggest business transactions this country has ever seen - to the benefit of its farming shareholders.
Is your manager grumpy in mornings?
New research shows not enough quality shut-eye can lead to abusive and unethical behaviour.
Why home loan preapproval may get easier
First-home buyers may get a boost through the summer months, a property research firm says.