Business
Wellington Council calls it quits on Reading cinema deal
Wellington City Council has called it quits on a controversial $32-million-deal with Readings International to reopen the cinema complex on Courtenay Place. Wellington City Councillor Tim Brown spoke… Audio
Early Business News for 24 April 2024
Latest news from Radio New Zealand's business team. Audio
The battle to curb fast fashion waste
Local campaigners point to Australia and Europe saying they want more done to tackle fast fashion. Audio
Politics by Night with Dan Brunskill
Interest.co.nz economic policy reporter Dan Brunskill has been following prime minister Christopher Luxon on his tour of southeast Asia and joins Emile Donovan to debrief. Audio
Reading Cinema: Council ends negotiation on deal to reopen complex
Senior council staff have not been able to reach "the best possible outcomes for Wellingtonians" in negotiations with the company.
Former Superannuation Fund head to chair investment firm
FirstCape Group is a local investment giant with $44 billion of funds under management.
Tesla cuts prices after falling sales
Tesla has cut its vehicle prices in several major markets - including the US, China and Germany - after quarterly results showed falling sales and intensifying competition from other EV makers… Audio
Early Business News for 23 April 2024
Latest news from Radio New Zealand's business team. Audio
Business confidence down according to latest survey
The quarterly Retail Radar report shows nearly one-third of businesses surveyed are unsure whether they'll survive the next 12 months. Retail New Zealand chief executive Carolyn Young spoke to Ingrid… Audio
Rotorua woman fighting fast fashion, one t-shirt at a time
Fast fashion is one of the world's biggest polluters but in Rotorua, Gayle Heath is doing her bit to save the planet, one t-shirt at a time. Our producer Mahvash Ikram paid her a visit. Audio
Roadworks, construction have Tauranga businesses fighting for survival
The city centre is undergoing a major transformation and while businesses can see the good in it, they are battling to stay in the game in the meantime. Audio
Banks need to improve risk management, RBNZ says
It comes after RBNZ stress tested the top five banks' ability to cope with drought, floods, and risks that might emerge because of efforts to decarbonise the economy through to 2050.
Evening business for 22 April 2024
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Consumer wants microscope put over Air NZ fares
Air New Zealand's ramping up domestic airfares from tomorrow. Last week the National carrier warned travel agents that all existing bookings need to be ticketed by midnight, to avoid any price… Audio
Air New Zealand's domestic fares fly higher from midnight
From midnight tonight, Air New Zealand's domestic fares are going up, as it rolls out new pricing changes. Audio
Tauranga businesses fight for survival
Tauranga businesses are fighting for survival with the CBD littered with road works and construction. Audio
Woolworths rolls out body cameras in all stores
The chain has seen a 75 percent increase in physical assaults in three years. Audio
Anzac Day: What's open, what's not and when you have to pay a surcharge
On Anzac Day, most shops need to stay shut for the first half of the day till 1pm.