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ECE sector welcomes 'FamilyBoost' rebate, questions its reach
The tax rebate for parents with kids in pre-school is being called a welcome a relief for some households but there's also a warning only a few will enjoy the full benefits.
From October, the… Audio
Early Business News for 26 March 2024
Latest news from Radio New Zealand's business team. Audio
The language of economic doom
Are fiscal holes a real issue, or an easy headline? 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
Former CBL boss cuts deal with Financial Markets Authority to settle case
The FMA said CBL managing director Peter Harris will admit keeping information from investors and issuing a deceptive statement to the stock exchange.
Kiwifruit head excited for big returns this coming season
Kiwifruit growers are the most positive ever seen at the start of the season, an industry group says.
The MediaWorks data breach: What you need to know
It is easy to shrug off news of yet another data breach. But experts say even basic personal information can help fuel cyber crimes. RNZ explains.
Midday Business News for 25 March 2024
The Shareholders Association says Fletcher Building's board is making the right moves in refreshing the company's leadership but it wants more transparency in the process.
Anan Zaki has the business… Audio
Prominent Aucklanders sign letter urging council not to lease port
A group of prominent Auckland figures have published an open letter urging councillors not to proceed with the sale of a 35-year-lease of the Port of Auckland.
The letter from Stop Stealing Our… Audio
Fletcher announces leadership changes after first-half loss
Fletcher Building has appointed Nick Traber to take over from Ross Taylor as interim chief executive from the end of the week.
Market Update for 25 March 2024
Market Update for 25 March 2024. Audio
Public 'ready to be convinced' as Labour talks tax changes
Voters are ready to talk about a capital gains tax, a leading experts says, as Chris Hipkins puts "all options on the table.
Labour setting itself up to deliver tax reform say inequality experts
One of the country's leading inequality experts says the Labour Party has set itself up to finally deliver tax reform.
Chris Hipkins called the tax system "inequitable" and "unsustainable" in his… Audio
Early Business News for 25 March 2024
Latest news from Radio New Zealand's business team. Audio
Probe into Civil Defence response to Cyclone Gabrielle to be released
A long-awaited report scrutinising Hawke's Bay Civil Defence's response to Cyclone Gabrielle will be made public today.