Business
Markets Update for 29 April 2025
A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio
'We don't have a digital ambition' - Tech leaders on lack of national plan
"The overwhelming sentiment? Disappointment and a sense of invisibility," a report says.
Business News for 29 April 2025
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Retail NZ on calls to review card payment fees
Some New Zealand retailers say not being able to pass on card payment fees would eat into their profitability. Retail NZ Chief Executive Carolyn Young spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Early Business News for 29 April 2025
A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio
ACT MP wants banking climate disclosures removed from law
Mark Cameron says banks would still be free to report voluntarily if they wished.
Fonterra hits legal obstacle in plan to sell Mainland Group
Dairy giant Fonterra plans to sell its consumer products businesses.
Evening business for 28 Apirl 2025
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Hawke's Bay's economic development agency chief executive, board resign
The decision comes after a review into regional architecture, which recommended a merger and formation of a new coordination office.
Online platform Shopback growing in NZ
New Zealand is now the fastest-growing market for the online platform Shopback, which pays you back a percentage of your online shopping. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Leading wine producer drops earnings forecast due to US tariffs
Delegat said the tariff looks likely to affect sales for the last three months of the current financial year.
Ministers rejected advice to review climate grants
Officials from Inland Revenue and Treasury have told the Government there is no proper evidence that hundreds of millions of dollars of subsidies to some of our biggest carbon polluters are needed… Audio
Early Business News for 28 April 2025
Latest news from Radio New Zealand's business team. Audio
Government replaces EV charger grants with new loan scheme
Transport Minister Chris Bishop said it would "provide better value for money by maximising private sector investment while keeping the taxpayers' contribution to a minimum".
Graydon Carter: The glamorous heyday of print magazines
In his early years as editor of Vanity Fair, Graydon Carter's budget had no ceiling. It was a time of lavish parties, unchecked expense accounts, hugely expensive photographers - and it was the last… Audio
'More opportunity': Successful Kiwi designer moves business to Australia
Kiwi clothing designer Jerome Taylor has packed up to do business in Australia instead saying his decision was based on the number of opportunities there. Audio
'Half-baked': Banking scam protections fall short, says consumer advocate
The Banking Association has updated its code of practice to help stop customers becoming victims. Audio
