Business
Woolworths tells 79,000 they won a prize, then rescinds it
Woolworths has apologised to thousands of customers after mistakenly telling about 79,000 people they had won a competition.
Job applications soar as public sector layoffs continue
There's been a 112 percent increase in applications for jobs at one recruiter - and a 179 percent jump in Auckland.
Parts supplied to Boeing had 'serious defects' - whistleblower
A former quality inspector for Spirit AeroSystems claims he found many defects on parts due for shipping.
Early Business News for 9 May 2024
Latest news from Radio New Zealand's business team. Audio
Ministry of Social Development to cut funding for debt advisors
A debt solution provider is warning that cutting funding for advisors could worsen the mental health of those already struggling financially. DebtFix chief executive Christine Liggins spoke to… Audio
ANZCO posts full-year profit, bucking industry trend
The profit is a standout considering other major meat players, Silver Fern Farms and Alliance, have posted big losses.
Popular payment method may be putting customers at risk
A popular payment method used by some big organisations may be putting customers at financial risk. Consumer investigative writer Ruairí O'Shea spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
TikTok sues to block US law which could ban app
TikTok said the measure was an "extraordinary intrusion on free speech rights".
How Ports of Auckland plans to deliver $1b profits to council
But there are no penalties if it does not keep up its end of the bargain. Audio
Business commentator Victoria Young
BusinessDesk editor, Victoria Young crunches the numbers as Westpac and BNZ post their six-month results, with other major banks expected to follow. Audio
Stuff announces staff for new 6pm news bulletin
The first details about the TV news bulletin that will replace Newshub at 6 from July have been revealed. The producer - Stuff - has hired several senior reporters and producers from Newshub and will…
Boeing faces new probe over 787 inspection doubts
The US has opened a new probe of the troubled jet firm.
Early Business News for 7 May 2024
Latest news from Radio New Zealand's business team. Audio
The valuable mineral you've never heard of sitting under a small West Coast town
An Australian mining company predicts this town could have up to 5 percent of the world's supply of antimony.
Made in NZ: WASP a locally made chain throwing device
A little known danger for our hard working logging truck drivers around the country is actually not when they're on the road dealing with some appalling drivers. In fact it's a shoulder problem that… Audio
Updated 'Getting Lost' game for grandparents
Cat MacNaughtan, is a blogger turned game creator We first met her on the show back in 2019, when she shared the card game she have created 'the Getting Lost Game', which encouraged families to get… Audio