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Expert Feature: Horology
Tick tock - today's expert is all about time. Blair Shallard is an horologist and owner of Time Central in Rotorua. He's our expert today talking about all things time pieces. Audio
Ryman Healthcare CEO Richard Umbers resigns
The company's performance has been below expectations in recent times, Ryman's chairperson says.
Farm stays an extra money earner for rural properties
Last week the Global Agritourism Network and AgritourismNZ ran a webinar which included people from 50 countries. One of the presenters was Amber Tyrrell, who owns and operates Valley Views Glamping… Audio
Air NZ increasing domestic fares from tomorrow
Air New Zealand has announced changes for its short-haul flights later this year, but prices increases are coming first. Audio
More optimism by busineses on economy - survey
More than half of business leaders are feeling more optimistic about economic outlook over the next 12 months.
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