Business
Animal experts against plans to keep pregnant pigs in crates
Newly released documents show the government's independent animal welfare experts do not agree with plans to keep pregnant pigs in tiny crates before and after birth. RNZs Anusha Bradley spoke to… Audio
Falling interest rates expected to be shortlived
One expert says consumers might want to consider fixing their mortgages while interest rates remain low.
Barker's $60m factory expansion nearly complete
The iconic South Canterbury fruit company's factory expansion will come to fruition later this year, in efforts to "future-proof" the growing business.
Report: Ratepayers paying for reliance on single-use packaging
Ratepayers are footing the bill for companies' reliance on single-use packaging every time they fill their bins, according to a Reuse Aotearoa report. One of the report's authors, Hannah Blumhardt… Audio
Grab One goes into liquidation, who's honouring vouchers?
GrabOne has left customers holding worthless vouchers after going in to liquidation - Ke-xin Li has the story Audio
Why rising house prices are a bad thing
New research shows that renters' wellbeing has fallen as property prices have risen.
It must be easier to unsubscribe, Commerce Commission says
Meal kit service Hello Fresh has been fined $845,000 for misleading customers and reactivating their accounts, which were then very difficult to cancel.
GrabOne goes into liquidation, questions linger for voucher-holders
Business has ceased trading and the liquidators are immediately commencing a sales process.
HelloFresh fined $845,000 over misleading cold calls
The Commerce Commission said it received 424 complaints about the meal box delivery service and its sign-up, re-activation, and cancellations process.
Snowplanet to honour vouchers following GrabOne's demise
The indoor snow park says while it might not be reimbursed, it doesn't want customers to miss out.
Hello Fresh fined for misleading customers
Hello Fresh has been fined for a hard sell campaign that turned misleading for customers. Audio
Mother outraged as IRD takes $1000 a week from account
How much is it reasonable for Inland Revenue to take to recover debt?
Midday Business News for 16 October 2025
The latest news from RNZ's business team. Audio
What do I do when someone at work is annoying, or a bully?
While you can choose your job, you can't choose who you work with.
Tech: Data back-up + what AI 'workslop' does in the workplace
Tech commentator Mark Pesce joins Kathryn to discuss how the South Korean government learned the hard way why back-ups to digital data are a good idea. Audio
Six common credit card mistakes
New Zealanders have millions of them, but are you wasting money on yours? Audio
