Business
'Serious concerns': Peters slams new visa rules
Two new pathways for skilled migrants will kick in from the middle of next year, ministers have announced. NZ First isn't happy. Audio
NZ's milk production sets new record for August
Waikato and Taranaki lead the gains, while growth in the South Island was more subdued.
New Reserve Bank governor tipped to be woman, possibly from overseas
The announcement is expected to be made on Wednesday.
Midday Business News for 23 September 2025
Midday Business News with Jeffery Halley. Audio
Harcourts real estate franchisees accused of price-fixing
The Commerce Commission has launched civil proceedings against several real estate franchisees
Doctors hit the picket line in 48-hour strike
But the Health Minister has criticised striking doctors and left a message at this office. Audio
Business commentator Dan Brunskill
Dan discusses a low GDP result for the June quarter, today's immigration announcement and why housing densification is becoming one of the big issues for councils. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 23 September 2025
In today's episode, senior doctors and dentists have walked off the job in a 48-hour strike that began at midnight, we've been talking about the decline in people learning to drive manual cars, but in… Audio
How much worse is the economy than two years ago?
Finance Minister Nicola Willis has been under pressure, but how have things changed since the election? Audio
Early Business News for 23 September 2025
Early Business News, including a market update. Audio
New NZ cruise season begins amid gloomy expectations
Visitor numbers are expected to fall 20 percent on last year, which were 20 percent down on the previous year.
Nvidia to invest $100 billion in OpenAI
The deal would see Nvidia start delivering chips as soon as late 2026 and will involve two separate but intertwined transactions.
Canterbury businesses positive local economy about to turn around
The latest quarterly survey shows 64 percent of business expect the local economy to strengthen over the next year.
The terrifying prospect of being replaced by AI
The Detail: A workplace performance expert warns that introducing artificial intelligence simply to replace people will backfire badly for companies.
Are you getting lumped with 'invisible' tasks at work?
Things like unloading the dishwasher, fixing the printer or taking meeting notes...
When AI in the workplace goes wrong
A workplace performance expert warns that introducing artificial intelligence simply to replace people will backfire badly for companies. Audio
Recycling centre bans fast-fashion garments
Xtreme Zero Waste claims it could not move the Shein clothing, which made up about 20 percent of donations. Audio
Queenstown gets expanded, permanent ferry service
The service on Lake Whakatipu will run hourly including until late at night and has been expanded to seven days.
