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What the new pet bond means for renters
Landlords will be able to charge up to two weeks' rent, but renters say it's just another way for landlords to "pad their wallets". Audio
'Banks can't protect New Zealanders on their own'
The banking industry has made progress on a national Anti-Scam Centre - but now needs the support of police and other organisations to fight scammers.
What public sector job cuts mean for Wellington small business
It's not just public sector workers who are feeling the pain - the Wellington shops and services who rely on their custom fear they will be hit hard, too.
Another company reaps benefits of shorter working weeks
Staff at Te Miro Water get paid for 10 days work every fortnight - but they're currently only working nine of those. Audio
Increasing popularity of vintage clothing - an explainer
They say style never goes out of fashion. That certainly seems to be the case with vintage clothes, with a growing demand for them here and around the world. So what's behind the vintage clothing… Audio
Early Business News for 15 April 2024
Latest news from Radio New Zealand's business team. Audio
Economists back finishing $240m Christ Church Cathedral rebuild
The company restoring the quake-smashed church warns it needs at least $30 million urgently or it will mothball it by August.
Christopher Luxon readies for 'full-on' Southeast Asia tour
Christopher Luxon is determined to prove the scoffers wrong in his promise to "raise the energy" of international engagements.
Why Splore Fest is taking a year off
Splore, a NZ music festival that has been going for 25 years, is taking a break. John Minty from Splore management talks to Charlotte Ryan about the pressures facing the festival and a "challenging"… Audio
Burials and housing: The fees set to rise in Masterton
Dying is proving to be a pricey task, with the Work and Income Funeral grant failing to cover burial costs in Masterton.
Minister's fast-track letter reveals some 'were invited to' apply
A letter from Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop shows some project owners had been "invited to" submit to the fast-tracking process.
Evening business for 12 April 2024
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
ANZ Premiership future TV rights deal up in the air
Netball's national competition gets underway this weekend, but its future broacdcast deal is half of the previous contract at just over four million dollars and is only for one year, meaning from 2026… Audio
Food price hikes stall, thanks to lowered cost of fruit and veges
Tumbling fresh food prices are helping to keep the brakes on consumer inflation.
Sharesies acquires equity management service Orchestra
Orchestra offers employee share ownership plans and share registry services to private companies in New Zealand and Australia.
Mining firm sees share boost after making fast-track consents claim
it is second company in less than a week which the Infrastructure Minister has accused of being "misleading".