Business
Early Business News for Wednesday 29 May
Latest news from Radio New Zealand's business team. Audio
Bougainvillean group sues Rio Tinto over mine destruction
Bougainvillean group sues Rio Tinto over mine destruction. Audio
Evening business for 28 May 2024
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Bluebridge ferries issued warning over fine print
It comes after 12 complaints about the company over a string of cancelled trips.
Serko cuts losses, boosts revenue
Travel booking software company Serko has nearly halved its loss.
Early Business News for Tuesday 28 May
Latest news from Radio New Zealand's business team. Audio
Where does our electricity come from?
Electricity - how do we generate it, how does it get from a hydrostation to our kettles, and where is the technology heading? Audio
Food bank collection 'risky' for supermarkets
Supermarkets are making profit from goods donated to charity.
Made in NZ: Rocking Horses
This week on Made in NZ we meet Shona Garven who's dedicated her business to making and restoring rocking horses. The Rocking Horse Place is based in Turakina just south of Whanganui. Shona explains… Audio
Sylvia Park owner posts smaller loss, while rental income falls
Large property investor Kiwi Property has reduced its full-year loss as the value of its investment portfolio fell at a slower pace, while rental income fell following the sale of two shopping…
Car owners cancel insurance policies as cost of living bites
With grocery bills soaring and petrol prices hitting, drivers letting their policies lapse.
Auckland start-up grows 'leather' out of fungi
An Auckland based start-up is growing leather-like material out of fungi, which it says is versatile, strong and sustainable.Sapro-tech was founded by biotechnolgist Dr Keith Hudson. Audio
Early Business News for 27 May 2024
Latest news from Radio New Zealand's business team. Audio
Trading on - new deal saves local medical media
These are tough times for media - even those dedicated to covering big businesses and industries. After more than 20 years publishing health news and employing expert journalists, Barbara Fountain has…
Woolworths customers donate $250k to support Cyclone Gabrielle recovery
The need for help "will continue for years", Woolworths says.
Why some MPs take a pass on KiwiSaver
One couldn't afford it, another prefers to invest in his farm. Some MPs cite schemes that no longer exist. What's going on?
I Am Hope founder Mike King on govt funding
Opposition politicians are calling for greater transparency over mental health spending, after the Government announced millions-of-dollars in funding for a charity chaired by a National Party donor… Audio