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How Meta is using social media content to train AI
Explainer - Meta has been using New Zealanders' social media content to train its AI models since last year, at least. Is there any way to opt out?
What do New Zealand's influencers really earn?
New data shows they're not Tiktoking their way to riches.
Kaitāia College student visits Juicies manufacturer after making headlines selling them
A Kaitāia College student who made headlines selling Juicies - until the school board shut down his business - has teamed up with the manufacturers to help get other kids selling the ice blocks.
Early Business News for 29 August 2024
Latest news from Radio New Zealand's business team. Audio
Young Kaitaia budding entrepreneur gets tour of Juicies
Kaitaia teen Lennox Goodhue-Wikitera's been flown to Nelson for a tour of the Juicies factory after his school banned him from selling the icey treat on school grounds, reporter Samantha Gee joined… Audio
Is housing market rebound waiting to happen?
As one investor says buyers are waiting in the wings, our biggest bank says more rapid pick-up is possible.
Synlait's former boss questions major shareholders' voting rights
The former head of the dairy company is threatening to upset a vital meeting to save the financially strapped business.
Evening business for 28 August 2024
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Proposed closure of two mills already hurting Raetihi economy
The proposed closure of two large North Island mills is already hurting the local economy in Raetihi, with people moving away and local businesses feeling the pinch. The forest products company… Audio
Electricity profits soar as elderly struggle to heat homes
Electricity provider Meridian Energy's full year net profit is more than 4 times higher than last years result. Charlotte speaks to Age Concern's chief executive Karen Billings-Jensen about the… Audio
Fonterra to spend $75 million expanding Studholme site
The site will become a "hub for high value proteins" designed for "premium" products such as medical and sports nutrition.
Councillors pull support for Wellington Airport shares sell off
Three Wellington councillors who had originally voted in favour of the sale of the council's Airport shares have retracted their support. Councillor Tony Randle has retracted his support for the sale… Audio
The KiwiSaver fund that's returned nearly 400%
These are the funds that have given investors the best returns over time.
New vote on Wellington Airport share sale after councillors switch positions
A majority of city councillors are now against the sale of the council's shares in Wellington Airport, casting doubt on an earlier decision to sell.
Money pumping in to solar farms in Northland
The Crown-owned New Zealand Green Investment Finance is pumping close to 80-million-dollars (78) into a solar farm development. The five sites planned by Far North Solar Farms would generate enough… Audio
Early Business News for 28 August 2024
Latest news from Radio New Zealand's business team. Audio
Tax department comes knocking - literally
For the first time in a long time, Inland Revenue is physically visiting those owing money.
Crown funding for more solar could power 178,000 homes
The deal between the government-owned investment group and a solar developer will connect five solar sites to the national grid.
