Business
Biggest bank thinks house prices will rise this year after all
ANZ has lowered its house price forecast for this year and now predicts values will lift over the last months of 2025.
'I applied for everything': The new supermarket bringing jobs to a struggling region
When Woolworths held an open day in Nelson looking for new staff, 400 people turned up.
Business confidence rises to 58%
ANZ's monthly sentiment survey showed the headline measure rising to a net 58 percent confidence, the best result since February.
Sunscreen maker in Aussie recalls blocked by US regulator for years
Wild Child Laboratories was flagged by the FDA multiple times in recent years for breaching manufacturing standards.
Fonterra farmers vote yes on massive brand sell-off
Fonterra's farmer shareholders have voted overwhelmingly in favour of the sale of the brands like Mainland and Anchor to a French company. Rabobank dairy analyst Emma Higgins spoke to Tuwhenuaroa… Audio
The retail membership schemes with no rewards
A growing number of shops ask customers for their phone numbers or email addresses when shopping in-store.
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 30 October 2025
Christopher Luxon says his meeting with Donald Trump was an opportunity to build rapport with the president, and he invited him to New Zealand to play golf; Medsafe has received almost 150 complaints… Audio
Small business: Sales show slight rise but jobs down
It's the first rise in more than two years with new data showing the major South Island cities outperforming the North Island's.
Datacom making big push in AI
One of the country's biggest local IT companies has been making a big push in AI this year. Datacom CEO Greg Davidson spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Business News for 30 October 2025
Business News and market update with Gyles Beckford. Audio
What will farmers spend their $200,000 each on?
Around 60 percent of shareholding farms could receive a windfall, if a Fonterra sale to a French dairy giant goes ahead.
Some NZ businesses not doing enough to hire Kiwis
Businesses that don't do enough to hire New Zealanders before taking on migrant workers risk having their accreditation revoked. Audio
Farmers vote on the Fonterra brand sale today - what you need to know
Shareholders are set to vote on whether to sell the company's consumer arm, which includes well-known brands like Mainland and Anchor, to a French company.
Business performance sentiment falls to record low
Only 35 percent of business leaders are feeling positive about their current financials, a new survey has found.
Evening business for 29 October 2025
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Minister gets tough on employers choosing migrants over locals
Erica Stanford says some employers aren't working with MSD to find job-seeking locals first, but an adviser says the rules are too unclear. Audio