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AI giant reveals 'world's most powerful chip'
The CEO of tech company Nvidia told an audience of 20,000 in Silicon Valley that the product will 'realise the promise of AI'. Audio
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Why these GP practices have patients pay before seeing a doctor
19 Mar 2024The health provider says in the face of an ongoing cost of living crisis most GPs are facing the same problem. Audio
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Bank of Japan ends negative rates, farewells era of radical policy
19 Mar 2024The Bank of Japan has ended eight years of negative interest rates and other remnants of its unorthodox policy, making a historic shift away from a focus of…
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Westpac joins rivals in offering gambling block for debit, credit cards
19 Mar 2024The move is a response to customer demand to cope with gambling addictions, the bank says.
AI giant reveals 'world's most powerful chip'
The CEO of tech company Nvidia told an audience of 20,000 in Silicon Valley that the product will 'realise the promise of AI'. Audio
Why these GP practices have patients pay before seeing a doctor
The health provider says in the face of an ongoing cost of living crisis most GPs are facing the same problem. Audio
Bank of Japan ends negative rates, farewells era of radical policy
The Bank of Japan has ended eight years of negative interest rates and other remnants of its unorthodox policy, making a historic shift away from a focus of reflating growth with decades of massive…
Evening business for 19th of March 2024
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Westpac joins rivals in offering gambling block for debit, credit cards
The move is a response to customer demand to cope with gambling addictions, the bank says.
Midday Business News for 19 March 2024
Souring consumer sentiment has hit the bottom line of outdoor goods retailer KMD Brands, posting a near $10 million interim loss, with revenue down almost 15 percent.
Anan Zaki has the business news.
…Kathmandu owner posts near $10m loss
KMD Brands said sales were down for all its brands - Kathmandu, Oboz and Rip Curl.
Defence Force warns Government over its 'dire' state
The Defence Force is again warning the Government it's in a dire state, calling it vulnerable and hollow and describing the Navy as extremely fragile.
Staff have left in droves and it is now looking… Audio
Market Update for 19 March 2024
Market Update for 19 March 2024. Audio
Minister of Foreign Affairs Winston Peters meets Chinese counterpart in Wellington
Trade, business, and regional security were among the many points of discussion at bi-lateral talks in Wellington on Monday between New Zealand's foreign affairs minister Winston Peters, and his… Audio
PM Luxon on promised tax cuts
The Prime Minister has admitted the tools the government will use to pay for its promised tax cuts may differ from what National campaigned on.
The government is leaving the specifics of how it will… Audio
Tenant doubts Kāinga Ora crackdown will make a difference
A Kāinga Ora tenant whose been attacked by his state house neighbours doubts the government ordered crackdown on aggressive and intimidating behaviour will make any difference.
Ministers have written… Audio
Kāinga Ora to crackdown on misbehaving renters
The government has instructed Kāinga Ora to kill one of the National Party's own policies from 2017 and be harder on misbehaving renters by putting an end to its 'sustaining tenancies' policy.
This… Audio
Early Business News for 19 March 2024
Latest news from Radio New Zealand's business team. Audio
'Not the time for tax cuts': Govt should focus on getting back to surplus - economist
The government says it still intends to deliver tax cuts by July, but will not lock them in until they have got them past their coalition partners. Audio
Evening business for 18 March 2024
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Expert had concerns on National's projections prior elections
The government still 'intends' to deliver tax cuts by July, but won't lock them in until they've got them past their coalition partners. Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters has agreed with reports… Audio
Bird recovery centre experiencing cost of living crisis
Northland's sick and beleagured birds may have to find somewhere else nest and recovery, unless a well known local charity lands a cash injection and soon. Each year, the Whangarei bird recovery… Audio
Economic outlook revised down, recovery expected in 2026
The economic outlook for the next 12 months has been revised down, though population growth is expected to support a recovery in 2026.