Emma Hatton
Business briefs
The property investor, Asset Plus, is raising about 100-million-dollars to develop and lease a building for Auckland Council. Audio
Ross Asset Management investors tell court of losses
Investors from the collapsed Ross Asset Management company have had their turn in court today, as their bid to sue the ANZ Bank is wrapped up.
Wellington financial adviser David Ross was jailed in… Audio
Ross investors and ANZ face off in court
Investors in the failed Ross Asset Management and the ANZ Bank have been in the High Court in Wellington this morning. Our reporter Emma Hatton has been in court this morning. Audio
Evening business for 26 February 2020
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Counting the cost of Covid-19's local impact
New Zealand's steps to shield itself from the Covid-19 coronavirus will not save the economy from feeling its affects.
Hundreds of millions of dollars is likely to be shaved off the value of the… Audio
Fisher & Paykel up earnings on the back of coronavirus demand
The healthcare appliance manufacturer Fisher & Paykel Healthcare, has upped its profit forecasts for the third time in six months , with increased sales off the back of the coronavirus. Audio
Trucking companies urged to hold on amidst Covid-19 slowdown
Trucking firms are being urged to hold onto their staff as long as possible with the promise work will return once the Covid-19 threat subsides.
National Road Carriers Association chief executive… Audio
ASB posts $600 million half year profit
The ASB Bank has posted a flat half year result as a slower economy restrained lending, and low interest rates dented margins. Audio
Evening business for Tuesday 11 February 2020
News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
Kathmandu expects modest lift in sales
The outdoor clothing retailer Kathmandu has reported a modest lift in first half sales despite the effect of Black Friday, and the Australian bushfires. Audio
Greater access to free books for Blind New Zealanders
Those blind or living with low vision now have easier access to books and articles with the implementation of the Marrakesh Treaty. The Treaty came into effect on Saturday, two and a half years after… Audio
Wellington water woes
The rahui placed on Wellington harbour because thousands of litres of sewage was pouring into it, is expected to be lifted today. RNZ reporter Emma Hatton has been following this story closely. Audio
Wellington authorities still racing to fix broken sewerage pipe
Roads are closed in Wellington this morning as authorities struggle to fix wastewater pipes to stop the flow of raw sewage into the harbour.
Swimmers are being urged to stay out of the water because… Audio
Trucking company escapes penalty for falsifying logbooks
A trucking company that falsified logbooks and repeatedly failed roadside inspections has escaped any penalty.
Pacific Haulage Limited operates trucks out of Gisborne and was audited after concerns… Audio
Alcohol, drug courts made permanent, more to come
The government has announced the pilot alcohol and drug treatment courts in Auckland and Waitakere will be made permanent, and a third will open next year in Waikato.
The announcement comes on the… Audio
Weather: Heavy rain and strong winds expected to cause havoc
Heavy rain and strong wind are expected to cause problems today with the Transport Agency warning drivers in parts of the South Island to take extreme care.
It says there's a risk of flooding and… Audio
Te Mata Peak fire extinguished, cause unclear
A large fire which ripped across Te Mata Peak in Hawke's Bay overnight, is now out, but it's unclear what caused it.
Helicopters were on standby last night as crews battled the vegetation fire from… Audio
Homicide investigation in Southland after 8yo dies
The police have launched a homicide investigation after an 8-year-old died in Southland.
Emergency services were called to Otautau, a small town northwest of Invercargill, on Wednesday.
RNZ Reporter… Audio
Climate change, overfishing, cruise ships behind bleak state of marine life
The latest snapshot of the state of our oceans paints - yet again - a bleak picture of what's happening beneath the waves.
The Environment Ministry's second marine report shows the human activity on… Video, Audio
