Business
How airfares are affecting tourism spend in regions
Tourism operators are preparing for what they hope will be a strong summer season, with early signs looking good. Tourism Holdings CEO Grant Webster spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Local board votes against Eden Park proposal
Albert-Eden Local Board has been in the firing line after rejecting a motion to throw its support behind a proposal to loosen restrictions on Eden Park. Board chair Margi Watson spoke to Ingrid… Audio
Startup ecosystem 'extremely vibrant', venture capital firm says
Icehouse Ventures says the response to its latest early-stage seed fund has been "phenomenal", raising a record $70 million to help at least 30 businesses get started.
New Zealand King Salmon falls to loss
It follows an abbreviated reporting period after changing its financial year, and lower salmon weights reducing harvest volumes.
Evening business for 27 November 2025
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Lifecycle of a loaf: The company turning bread back into flour
What started with a "stir crazy" chef armed with a nutri bullet during lockdown is now an award winning company looking to tackle a major element of the country's food waste problem. Rescued Kitchen… Audio
Midday Business News for 27 November 2025
Midday business news including a market report. Audio
Ryman Healthcare returns to positive cashflow for first time in decade
But the retirement village operator has still reported a loss for the first half of the current financial year.
Tower reports record profits, more customers, fewer big-claim events
The insurance company added 5000 new customers to its existing 318,000 during the year ended in September.
Class action lawsuit filed against Transpower and its contractor
It follows the toppling of a power pylon in mid-2024 that cut power to the entire Northland region.
Market Update for 27 November 2025
The latest market updates and news from RNZ's business team. Audio
Retailers want government to soften stance on card surcharge ban
The government plans to ban surcharges on in-store card payments, like Paywave, by May next year. Audio
Market Update for 27 November 2025
The latest market updates and news from RNZ's business team. Audio
Businesses propose surcharge cap instead of ban
Businesses are proposing a surcharge cap after failing to convince the government to drop the proposed ban on card payments in-store, such as payWave. Auckland Business Chamber chief executive Simon… Audio
Business News for 27 November 2025
An early morning update from RNZ's business team. Audio
The fierce battle over mining on Denniston Plateau
It's long been mining country, but a proposed expansion of coal mining operations - and the backlash - leaves the region's economy and ecology uncertain.
Hamilton company to supply virtual reality training to UK defence contractor
The deal is in line with the government's push to develop a local defence export industry.
The fierce battle over mining on Denniston Plateau
The West Coast has long been mining country, but a proposed expansion of coal mining operations - and the backlash - leaves the region's economy and ecology uncertain Audio
Drone development faces less red tape
The new rules will "provide clearer pathways for the sector to test, trial, and grow", says Space Minister Judith Collins.
