Business
Country continues to shiver in economic cold spell - report
On a scale ranging from frosty to hot, eight regions are frosty or cold, two regions managed a midpoint cool, and just one is mild.
Viagogo argues against court ruling it misled ticket-buyers
Viagog's lawyer said it was difficult to see how an objective person would be misled into thinking Viagogo was a primary ticket seller. Audio
South Island's biggest Pak'nSave opens in Christchurch
Amid the excitement of the opening of a new Pak'nSave, some Rolleston residents say they are facing increased noise, heavy traffic and a fall in home values.
Air NZ pilot wins age discrimination case
Captain Garth McGearty had reached the most senior rank, captain of the Boeing 777, when the matter of his age become an issue.
PGG Wrightson chairs ousted by foreign shareholders
PGW's shares were halted on the NZX at its own request on Tuesday because the board had only three directors, breaching NZX listing rules.
'Wasn't doing so well': Top fine dining spot shuts
Auckland's Sidart closed for good on Saturday after struggling, owner and chef Lesley Chandra says.
Business commentator Hamish McNicol
US President Trump's tariff wars wiped $2 trillion off markets - as fears grow of an AI bubble. Audio
The power of 'social licence' and why it's a big deal for businesses
Big and profitable Kiwi companies hiking their prices during a cost of living crisis have been accused of losing their social licence - but what does that mean?
More questions raised over Fonterra selling iconic dairy brands
More questions are being raised over Fonterra selling some of the county's most iconic dairy brands. Matamata Dairy Farmer and former Fonterra Co-operative council Chair James Barron spoke to Corin… Audio
Housing market continues to slide - and some areas are bit hit harder
Major cities are leading the decline, amid hopes that lower interest rates may spark some kind of recovery.
How much home loan rates have really dropped
The official cash rate has fallen from a peak of 5.5 to 2.5 percent but some longer-term fixed rates moved by less than half the drop.
Concerns raised about 'tone' of FMA report on insider trading
Law firm Chapman Tripp said the FMA report on 'shadow insider trading' may exacerbate the trend of falling confidence in the regulator.
How many of NZ's unemployed can expect to find work?
The labour market is forecast to improve next year, reducing the number of people unemployed from its current 158,000.
Fresh calls for government to ditch proposed ban on surcharges
There are fresh calls for the government to ditch its proposed ban on retail surcharges. Retail NZ has surveyed its members and almost half say they will raise their prices if the law change comes… Audio
When social licence is revoked
Big and profitable Kiwi companies hiking their prices during a cost of living crisis have been accused of losing their social licence - but what is that? Audio
Bankers must pay $12.1m after carbon offset partnership collapse
The High Court in Wellington has found two bankers, Will Leckie and Chris Morrison, breached their duties as directors and partners in the Drylandcarbon management companies.
Evening business for 13 October 2025
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio