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Early Business News for 22 April 2024
Latest news from Radio New Zealand's business team. Audio
Stuff / Newshub deal: a lifeline or the last chance?
This week’s deal to outsource Newshub’s 6pm TV news to Stuff is a bold move for an company that’s never been a broadcaster. Both parties say it’s the way of the digital future, but it will provide a…
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PM advancing 'foreign policy reset' with Southeast Asian trip
Political issues such as the war in the Middle East had not overshadowed Southeast Asian mission, Christopher Luxon says.
'Tens of thousands' of jobs may go, warns business editor
The NZ Herald's business editor says the swingeing public sector job losses are just the beginning - and we could see up to 30,000 jobs go across Aotearoa in the next year. Audio
Liam Dann: are we witnessing the death of paper money?
Veteran financial journalist Liam Dann returns to the show to shine a light on left-field economic news and the quirks of New Zealand economics. This week he discusses 'digital cash' and the future of… Audio
Blackwell Global director Michael Chai arrested in the Philippines
Chai was arrested and detained in January while trying to board a plane to Hong Kong.
'Game changer': Ashburton’s new freight hub to move trucks off highway
A new freight hub is being described as a "game changer" for Mid Canterbury, which will help shift trucks off the busy highway and keep Ashburton moving.
Evening business for 19 April 2024
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Wellingtonians on golden mile project
A Wellington homewear store is closing its doors after 33 years, over concerns about the golden mile project - which prioritises pedestrians. Audio
Economy not expected to improve until mid-2025 - Infometrics
Households and businesses are being advised to keep a close eye on costs until the middle of next year, when economic conditions are expected to improve.
Boeing planes not about to start 'falling apart in the sky' - expert
But he notes a more defensive tone coming from the under-fire aviation manufacturer. Audio
Online education start-up NextWork raises $2.3m in funding
Start-up NextWork wants to upskill the growing number of displaced non-tech workers as the use of artificial intelligence grows.
Early Business News for 19 April 2024
Latest news from Radio New Zealand's business team. Audio
The Panel with Nuwanthie Samarakone and Allan Blackman (Part 2)
Tonight on The Panel Wallace is joined by panellists Nuwanthie Samarakone & Allan Blackman. They discuss the impact of Taranaki Regional Council scrapping subsidised school busses. Plus a dog that's… Audio
Mining company believes $4.4b in gold can be found in Central Otago
Santana Minerals has released a scoping study to the Australian Stock Exchange revealing key financial data and other metrics for its gold mine project at the Rise and Shine prospect.
Dry weather a double-edged sword
A lack of rain on the North Island's East Coast may be good for the area's fruit and vegetable growers - but the dry is starting to bite for pastoral farmers.
Commerce Commission wants Chorus to cut capital spending plan
Chorus says it has already pared back its spending by $200m in February to $1.3 billion.
Dave Letele opens up about gangs, bootcamps and why he fell out with the Prime Minister
Community leader and former boxer Dave Letele tells Guyon his thoughts on the new Government's crackdown on gangs, whether bootcamps really work, and if he'll ever get into the political ring himself.
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