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Midday Business News for 18 November 2025
The latest news from RNZ's business team. Audio
Sanford's full-year net profit $63.7 million
Seafood company Sanford has made a record full year profit driven by the strong performance of its aquacultural business.
IKEA pop-ups coming for Wellington, Christchurch
The Swedish furniture giant is is opening two pop-up stores ahead of its first New Zealand store, but they'll just be for window shoppers.
What is workslop?
We've heard of AI slop, but new study has coined a phrase for shoddy AI generated tasks - workslop.
Serko sees strong revenue growth, while posting increased loss
Travel software company Serko posted a bigger bottom-line half-year loss driven by one-offs, but its income surged, thanks to its partnership with US giant Booking.com.
Business commentator Dan Brunskill
The housing market has stabilised, but a well-stocked rental market is pushing down rents. Dan talks about the inevitability of more taxes to pay for an increasing amount of public needs. And the… Audio
What furniture items will cost at IKEA
The global home furnishing giant will open its first New Zealand store in Auckland's Sylvia Park next month. Audio
Uber loses Supreme Court appeal over drivers' employment status
The Supreme Court has unanimously voted in favour of the drivers. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 18 November 2025
The Government is slashing the Clean Vehicle Standard by more than 80 percent, saying it could make buying a car more affordable; Opposition leader, Chris Hipkins spoke to Morning Report; Stephanie… Audio
More than 20 public companies set to report financial results over next 10 days
Investors are keen to see any signs of an improving economy.
Countdown on for Ikea opening in Auckland
The countdown is on until Ikea opens its doors in New Zealand. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds has been checking it out and asking what it means for other shops. Audio
Car retailer calls for more industry rules
A car retailer in Auckland says the car-sales industry needs clearer rules and stability. The owner of Simon Lucas Mitsubishi spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
What Uber ruling could mean for gig economy
Business New Zealand is warning the gig economy could collapse, after the Supreme Court's ruling in favour of Uber drivers' rights. Business NZ chief executive Katherine Rich spoke to Corin Dann Audio
Testing continues following asbestos sand contamination
Testing coloured play sand for asbestos contamination is set to continue, with the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment expecting to have results in a few days. Laura Gemmell from Eco… Audio
Secondhand Styling
If you want to re-decorate, you shouldn't have to re-mortgage. In this second episode with an op shopping expert, Katy Gosset looks at home design and decor on a budget and tags along on a thrift shop… Audio
Bench top manufacturer calls out use of potentially deadly engineered stone
About 1000 workers are thought to have been been exposed to high concentrations of respirable crystalline-silica dust while working with engineered stone slabs during the past 15 years.
Evening business for 17 November 2025
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
