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Rod Duke: NZ's view of the rich is 'different' from US
The multi-millionaire business owner, Rod Duke, says rich people are either loved or loathed by New Zealanders. The managing director and majority shareholder of Briscoe Group says attitudes to wealth… Audio
How the 'Briscoes Bloke' is making millions - even in a recession
He owns over 75% of a company that posted record half year sales of $372 million in the middle of an economic downturn that's clobbered the retail industry.
Business News for 13 September 2024
Business news for 13 September 2024 Audio
Early Business News for 13 September 2024
Latest news from Radio New Zealand's business team. Audio
What does falling migration mean for the economy?
Migrants are no longer 'papering over' the economy's cracks and those already here are struggling for work, commentators say.
The Panel with Zoe George and Martin Cocker (Part 2)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Zoe George and Martin Cocker discuss the rise of Christchurch as the "it" city, whether Foo Fighters' Dave Grohl's infidelity can be forgiven, and… Audio
Evening business for 12 September 2024
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Tatua plans to double production with new factory expansion
The farmer-owned co-op has invested $85 million into the construction project its board first approved in April.
Midday Business News for 12 September 2024
Midday Business News for 12 September 2024 Audio
ACC researcher on proposal to increase levies
An ACC researcher says a proposal to increase levies to cover rising injury numbers and costs is directly linked ACC's failures in rehabilitating patients. Researcher and barrister specialising in ACC… Audio
The suburbs where house prices are still rising
House prices have softened in most suburbs around the country but there are notable exceptions. Audio
Govt announces chatbot Gov-GPT
The government has announced it will launch an AI chatbot called Gov-GPT to give businesses easy access to information about the government. Callaghan Innovation chief executive Stefan Korn spoke to… Audio
Market Update for 12 September 2024
Market Update for 12 September 2024 Audio
House prices fall across country
Property analyst Corelogic has new research out, and it shows that, since June of this year, 71 percent of the suburbs it tracks have seen prices fall. CoreLogic chief property economist Kelvin… Audio
Methanex proposes to close Taranaki plant
The country's largest gas user, Methanex, is proposing to shut down its Taranaki methanol plant. New Plymouth mayor Neil Holdom spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Camera operated by private consortium to identify plates in Wellington
Wellington motorists face having their number plates identified by camera for the first time by a private consortium. Phil Pennington spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Business News for 12 September 2024
Business news for 12 September 2024 Audio
Early Business News for 12 September 2024
Latest news from Radio New Zealand's business team. Audio
Borrowers care more about home loan approval than rate - adviser
Mortgage brokers are baulking at the suggestion they present clients with multiple offers from lenders.
Disappointment over lack of government intervention to save mill jobs
There was hope the government might intervene after ministers and mill management met several times to discuss unsustainable wholesale power pricing. Audio