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Evening business for 5 September 2025
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
'Shortsighted decision': Sealord proposing factory closure in Nelson, 79 jobs at risk
Workers are shocked, angry, and let down as Sealord says increasing costs and requests for higher supermarket margins had driven the decision.
How $100k can make you more than $1m better off
A helping hand from the Bank of Mum and Dad can leave first-home buyers more than a million dollars better off in retirement. Audio
Midday Business News for 5 September 2025
Midday Business News for 5 September 2025 Audio
Harrods to remove statues of disgraced former owner as Egyptian pharaoh
London's Metropolitan Police is currently investigating sexual assault claims from more than 140 alleged victims of Mohamed Al Fayed.
KMD brands to close 21 of 300 global stores
The company behind outdoor brands Kathmandu, Rip Curl, and Oboz is closing doors on 21 of its more than 300 global stores. KMD Brands chairperson David Kirk spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Waikanae butcher on rising meat prices
As we've been hearing rising meat prices are changing how people shop and eat. Waikanae Butcher Terry McKee spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
What new NZ investors are doing wrong
Many people are getting into the New Zealand market for the wrong reasons, author and property coach says.
Major bank calls for increase to inflation target
An economist says it's likely that Adrian Orr's replacement will be open to change.
Evening business for 4 September 2025
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Workers 'broken' learning of Eves Valley Sawmill closure
More than 140 jobs will be lost.
Watch: A look inside NZ's first IKEA
The head of IKEA in Australia and New Zealand says whether it opens further stores across the country depends on how the first one goes.
Opening date for New Zealand's first IKEA revealed
The store - and its iconic Swedish restaurant selling meatballs and hotdogs - will be spread across two floors.
Kathmandu owner to close 21 stores in a bid to turn fortunes
Outdoor goods retailer KMD Brands is planning a major shake-up of the business as it looks to turnaround struggling sales.
Ikea to open Auckland store early December
A big Christmas gift is coming for Aucklanders with homeware giant IKEA opening its doors in December. Ikea Australia and New Zealand Expansion manager Fabian Winterbine spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Midday Business News for 4 September 2025
Midday Business News for 4 September 2025. Audio
Google must pay NZ$720 million in class action over privacy, jury rules
The decision relates to accusations of invading users' privacy by continuing to collect data for millions of users who had switched off a tracking feature in their Google account.