Business
Reserve Bank appoints two new members to interest rate-setting body
The pair have "business experience at a high level and research expertise on macroeconomics and monetary policy".
Medical cannabis company goes into voluntary administration
The company earlier reported a full-year loss of $8.8 million.
Hospitality woes: 'A lot of us feel like we're in mud'
Higher costs and cash-strapped consumers are leaving those in the hospitality industry in serious trouble. Audio
Evening business for 28 March 2024
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Rising costs leaves hospitality industry in trouble
Rising costs and cash strapped consumers are leaving those in the hospitality industry in serious trouble. But its not just costs that are causing businesses to close. Krystal Gibbens reports. Audio
Easter weekend: What's open and when you have to pay a surcharge
If you want to get some shopping done this long weekend, it might pay to plan ahead.
Early Business News for 28 March 2024
Latest news from Radio New Zealand's business team. Audio
Auckland's Wynyard crossing bridge closure causing strife for businesses
The bridge is stuck in the up position, after closing to the public in January due to several faults and it's unclear when it will reopen.
Southland businesses hit as farmers slow spending
The Southland Chamber of Commerce says nearby service industries are doing it tough as farmers spending drops.
Economy likely a 'slow grind' over 2024, ASB predicts
ASB's latest quarterly economic forecast shows the economy will likely stay flat over 2024, due to interest rate pressures and "some pockets" of increasing living costs.
Early Business News for 27 March 2024
Latest news from Radio New Zealand's business team. Audio
Fewer jobs advertised, applications rise for fifth consecutive month
The number of job ads in February fell 3 percent on the month before, with main centres recording the largest drop in hiring activity.
Entry barriers for digital bank start-ups too high in NZ, fintech service says
A fintech service says the government needs to take action on the Commerce Commission's draft report on personal banking to make it easier for new digital banks to compete.
Business commentator Victoria Young
In the most recent installment of BusinessDesk's Business of Education series, the focus is on universities and their balance sheets. Victoria Young also looks at the downturn in property funds. Audio
Early Business News for 26 March 2024
Latest news from Radio New Zealand's business team. Audio
Peter Gordon's Homeland restaurant to close
The top Kiwi chef is mulling the future of his restaurant and cooking school after the landlord did not renew the lease.
BNP Paribas focuses on offshore investor demand for NZX-listed companies
The banking giant says bringing its third-party clearing product to New Zealand could boost cash in the market by bringing in global brokers.
Made in NZ: Heed
For Made in NZ today we learn more about a company called Heed. They make early warning systems for potential overflow events from wastewater and storm water networks. CEO at Heed Garth Tunnicliffe… Audio