Business
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.
Evening business for 26 November 2025
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Tradie creates flourishing garden in company carpark
It started as a tiny seed of an idea, but it has grown into a flourishing vege garden, in an unlikely spot; a concrete company carpark in Kerikeri. Now that carpark is feeding a bunch of families in… Audio
Midday Business News for 26 November 2025
The latest news from RNZ's business team. Audio
Market Update for 26 November 2025
The latest market updates and news from RNZ's business team. Audio
Market Update for 26 November 2025
The latest market updates and news from RNZ's business team. Audio
Business News for 26 November 2025
An early morning update from RNZ's business team. Audio
Lower payout for dairy farmers despite record production
Milk production hit historic levels last month, but high global supply has seen Fonterra lower its forecast farmgate milk price - which one analyst says will disincentivise production.
AI and Google searches: How the changes are affecting NZers
AI is changing the way we find businesses on the internet - Ke-xin Li takes a look at how things are changing. Audio
Evening business for 25 November 2025
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Wellington milliner with 150-year legacy unveils new space amid turbulent times
Hills Hats has crafted the headwear that defines famous artists and frontline services.
High beef prices hit McDonald's NZ's bottom line
Not even fast food giant McDonald's New Zealand is immune to the rising cost of food, especially for key burger ingredient beef.
Why has Black Friday become such a big deal?
Explainer - You can't turn around without seeing a Black Friday advert this week. But where did it come from? Audio
Midday Business News for 25 November 2025
The latest news from RNZ's business team. Audio
Business commentator Rebecca Stevenson
ACC's investment targets overlooked small-cap market players. Meanwhile, Turner's launches a new 'Tina from Turners' ad campaign, but a slower economic recovery has been a 'punch in the face'. Audio
