Business
Ride and Sing: The Invercargill taxi with a (loud) difference
If you're in Invercargill on a Friday or Saturday night you might catch the bright lights and booming sound of a karaoke taxi. Josh Coats created Super Ridez just five months ago - and it's already… Audio
BNZ reports steady profits despite slow economy
Lending increased nearly 5 percent, with home lending rising at nearly three times the growth in business loans.
Michelin star guides coming to New Zealand restaurants
New Zealand restaurants are to be included on the Michelin Guide. Minister for Tourism and Hospitality Louise Upston spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss following the announcement. Audio
Australian govt to make streaming services produce local shows
The Australian government is bringing in legislation to make international streaming services produce Australian content. The Screen Production and Development Association or SPADA has been… Audio
'People learning to manipulate the system': Call for KiwiSaver changes
There's concern withdrawals are being made for the wrong reasons, like "botox and lip fillers".
Businesses welcoming govt plan to move homeless from city
Business owners are welcoming news that the government plans to act on homelessness in Auckland's CBD. Heart of the City chief executive Viv Beck spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
CEO Interview: Catherine McGrath, Westpac New Zealand
Westpac New Zealand has this week reported a 13% in full year net profit to $1.197 billion. It's a strong result in a tough economy, and it comes as questions continue about competition and the size… Audio
Brighter employment news in Rotorua
With unemployment hitting a nice year high, there's some brighter news in Rotorua. David Tapsell, Chair of the mall owner Pukeroa Oruawhata Trust spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Unemployment reaches nine year high
Unemployment has reached a nine year high, with 160,000 people out of work. Clyde Orchards general manager Kris Robb spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Why investors might feel changing LVR restrictions the most
One property expert says it's likely to be investors rather than first-home buyers who feel the change as loan-to-value restrictions ease next month.
Chris Bishop wants more concerts at Eden Park
RMA Minister Chris Bishop wants to more than double the number of concerts at Eden Park each year. Brent Eccles, founder of Eccles Entertainment spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Company researching forestry road safety after trucker's death
Greg Stevens' death in May 2023 has led to a laser focus on the state of old forestry roads, to enable checks before they're used.
Tech exporters generate $20 billion in revenue
About 200 top companies have increased revenue by 9.9 percent on the previous year.
Businesses urged to prepare for free trade deal with India
Indian trade chief Piyush Goyal, who's in Auckland for a business summit, is the first commerce minister from the South Asian nation to visit New Zealand in 18 years.
PM confident trade deal with India will be reached
India's trade minister Piyush Goyal is in New Zealand this week for more talks.
Evening business for 5 November 2025
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
