Business
Where to next, for the Kiwi economy
Food prices have risen at their highest rate in 18 months, and inflation is heading towards the top of the Reserve Bank's 3 per cent target. Audio
Locals ask questions of leaders over controversial Hawke's Bay dam project
Leaders of the Hawke's Bay controversial Ruataniwha Dam project faced tough questions from fired up locals at their first public meeting. Hawke's Bay Tairawhiti reporter Alexa Cook was at the meeting.
…Economists forecast higher than expected GDP figures
The quarterly GDP figures are out on Thursday, with many economists forecasting higher than expected growth of around 0.7 percent. BNZ's head of research Stephen Toplis spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Fire at New World Victoria Park extinguished
The blaze at New World Victoria Park has been extinguished while five Fire and Emergency crews remained on Tuesday night to deal with hotspots. Fire and Emergency Assistant Commander Phil Larcombe… Audio
Foodstuffs on fire at central Auckland New World
Five firefighter crews remained overnight to keep watch on the central Auckland supermarket which was engulfed by a fire for much of Tuesday. Foodstuffs North Island chief executive Chris Quin spoke… Audio
Early Business News for 18 June 2025
Latest news from Radio New Zealand's business team. Audio
Evening business for 17 June 2025
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Pharmacy raided for third time in just 10 weeks
The owner is considering shutting-up shop after spending estimated $30,000 on replacing the front doors. Audio
IRD warns about tax misunderstanding
Farmers buying expensive utes at Fieldays could be in for a shock if fringe benefit tax rules change.
Māori Millionaire: Money without health is meaningless
Building wealth but failing to live an authentic Māori life is a false goal says Māori Millionaire founder Te Kahukura Boynton, 21.
Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 17 June 2025
In today's episode, the government has launched a "targeted plan" to prevent suicide, outlining a five-year whole-of-government approach, fire crews are responding to a major fire at the New World… Audio
Napier CBD’s only pharmacy raided for third time in 10 weeks
Thieves have targeted central Napier's only pharmacy for a third time in 10 weeks. Life Pharmacy owner Peter Bailey spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Less security or more flexibility? Employment law changing
The workplace minister has announced the Employment Relations Act is getting a shake-up.
Why Gen Z isn't aspiring to leadership roles (yet)
A recent study found that only six percent of Gen Z workers aspire to leadership roles in the workplace. The reasons for that are many.
