Business
Ōtara Flea Market secures new licence with longer hours
As a beloved South Auckland landmark, the Ōtara Flea Market is known for being rich in Pacific culture and vibrancy, offering food, music, crafts and art.
Business banking 'a standout' as Kiwibank sees full-year profit drop
Kiwibank has posted a lower full-year profit on the back of increased costs and a fall in margins.
SkyCity reports 42% drop in underlying profit, fall in revenue
The casino operator also said revenue was down 11 percent, but reported a small net profit.
Spark's profit down 18 percent to $260 million
Spark's profit has taken a tumble, in what the company is calling one of the most challenging periods in its history. Spark CEO Jolie Hodson spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Tough market conditions makes life hard for builders
The building industry's feeling the pressure with Fletcher Building reporting a $419 million full-year loss. Substruct builder and managing director Steve Brown spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Shopkeepers upbeat following OCR cut
But experts warn it may be some time before the effects of the change start to be felt.
The Brain Drain Backstory
Corin Dann and Guyon Espiner dig into New Zealand’s decades-long “brain drain” to Australia – why it happens, how politicians have tried (and failed) to stop it, and whether it’s really as bad as it… Audio
Banks start to move on home loan rates following OCR decision
A signal from the Reserve Bank that there could be two more cuts to come in the official cash rate could help drive down home loan rates over the coming weeks.
Evening business for 20 August 2025
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
'Unworkable': NZ First pulls backing for Right to Repair Bill
Green Party co-leader Marama Davidson says she's not giving up on her bill that would give consumers the right to get goods repaired. Audio
BlinkPay launches real-time payments technology in open banking initiative
New Zealand's open-banking initiatives took another step forwards today as local financial technology (fintech) company, BlinkPay launches its instant payment technology.
Another interest rate cut looks likely today - but how will the Reserve Bank decide?
The Reserve Bank's former assistant governor and head of economics at the Reserve Bank lays out what's involved. Audio
Kitchen Things in receivership as losses mount
Most of its stores are closed for now as receivers look to identify potential buyers for the business or assets.
Electricity Authority 'not totally a chocolate teapot', Shane Jones says
The associate energy minister has previously been heavily critical of the authority, but is pleased by its move to make energy more affordable. Audio
Café fights street flag ban
A Richmond retailer says rules banning advertising flags from the street would cut his revenue by hundreds of dollars.
