Business
Inflation expected to hit 15-month high
Strong food prices, rates, and power and transport costs continue to squeeze household budgets.
'Be inspirational': South Waikato regroups after horror year of business closures
Those with businesses in the district say it is still ripe for growth and employment.
North Island tourism taking combined approach to foreign visitors
The industry signed a memorandum of understanding at a conference in May.
Social development benefits continue to increase in September
Northland has the highest proportion of job hunters on a benefit.
Do I need health insurance - Ask Susan
RNZ money correspondent Susan Edmunds answers your questions.
Apple clinches F1 broadcast rights under five-year deal
The tech giant has landed exclusive US streaming rights to F1 in a five-year deal worth US$140m annually.
Inside NZ's 'hectic day' after Trump's tariff shock
Official documents show the degree of alarm raised in the hours after the US president dropped his bombshell.
TradeMe statistics show recent surge in job listings
The South Island is leading the rise in job vacancies, with Southland up 25 percent for the quarter.
Gold miner buys part of famed Central Otago station
Santana Minerals has signed an agreement to buy parcels of land just under nine square kilometres at Bendigo Station - the former home of Shrek the sheep.
Retailers back 'flexible' surcharge plan
ACT Commerce and Consumer Affairs spokesperson proposed an amendment to the Retail Payment System Amendment Bill.
'Covid killed the magazine: Reader's Digest moves solely online
After 75 years on New Zealand shelves Reader's Digest has stopped publishing a print edition and moved on to the digital world. Audio
Evening business for 17 October 2025
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Tāwhaki aerospace centre pivots from rocket launches to flying cars
It has laid out how a four-person taxi drone flying at up to 250km/h could travel 60-80 percent faster than driving as well as cut down on traffic jams.
Mood souring between coalition parties over Fonterra sale
The mood appears to be souring between coalition parties over the sale of well-known New Zealand's dairy brands to French multinational Lactalis. New Zealand First says the move to sell Fonterra… Audio
Ownership change disregarding patient care - Pharmacist
The government is changing the law around pharmacy ownership, a move one pharmacist said is putting commercial interest above patient care. Currently pharmacies must be majority owned and effectively… Audio
'Limp defences': Peters threatens Fonterra over sale of iconic brands
The NZ First leader is holding out the prospect of more regulation for the dairy giant if the sale of brands like Anchor and Mainland proceeds.
Regretting your fixed mortgage rate? Here's what you can do
If you've fixed, then watched rates fall, you might be wondering what your options are.
Midday Business News for 17 October 2025
The latest news from RNZ's business team. Audio
Road transport software firm to prioritise NZ investment
EROAD says the North America remained an important market, but had not been delivering to expectations.