Business
Early Business News for 18 April 2024
Latest news from Radio New Zealand's business team. Audio
AI mistaking Māori woman as thief no surprise to experts
Māori AI and data ethicist Karaitiana Taiuru believes there are other Māori who have been affected but have not yet come forward.
Crowdfunding service Equitise loses licence to operate
Crowdfunding investment service Equitise has lost its licence to operate.
Deluge floods Dubai Airport, causing chaos
Flights into Dubai International Airport have been diverted after a storm hit the region.
Northland businesses make case for upgrading main highway
An alliance of Northland's biggest businesses is hoping a new report will make the case for upgrading the region's main highway so compelling, the government won't be able to refuse. Peter de Graaf… Audio
Early Business News for 17 April 2024
Latest news from Radio New Zealand's business team. Audio
Skin deep beauty and the pain that goes with it
The beauty industry in New Zealand is a wild west devoid of regulation, and the price people are paying can take the form of scars, burns and infections. Audio
Where public sector job cuts are coming from so far
Smaller agencies are making deepest cuts as they look to save costs, RNZ data shows.
Woman turns plumbing plan into more than a pipe dream
A woman who has proved herself in a male-dominated trade wants to own a business so she can give others a break. Audio
One NZ faces court action over alleged 111 calling breaches
The telco has failed in its responsibility to provide vulnerable consumers with a means of calling 111 in a power cut, Commerce Commission says. Audio
Evening business for 16 April 2024
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
How planes from NZ might end up making rain in Thailand
Aotearoa's only commercial aircraft manufacturer says it new plane is ideal for hot, high places with humid conditions. Audio
Stuff to provide news bulletins to replace Newshub
Warner Bros. Discovery has done a deal with Stuff to provide news to replace Newshub. It will keep news on TV channel Three from July 6 and help Three retain some viewers. It also means important…
Housing market activity picking up, new data shows
Housing market activity last month was boosted by a 23 percent increase in the number of listings.
Early Business News for 16 April 2024
Latest news from Radio New Zealand's business team. Audio
Nelson teen "Mr Whippy" using GPS for customers
Young entrepreneur Caleb Thomson is now Nelson's Mr Whippy, employing a GPS to help his customers locate him easier - he spoke with Nathan Rarere. Audio
Newshub staff called for 'important business update' on Tuesday - reports
Newshub said reports has emerged that its owner may consider outsourcing production of its 6pm news bulletin for Three and ThreeNow.
Business owners and locals on edge after 'horrific' ram raid
Crime is a problem across the Waitematā Local Board area, its deputy chairperson says, with local workers sharing their own experiences.