Business
Health NZ set 'efficiency targets' of $500m
The savings in back-office and procurement functions would be re-invested into patient care.
Evening business for 17 December 2025
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
FENZ takes union to court for alleged intimidation of volunteers
The legal action is the latest twist in ongoing collective agreement negotiations.
Mortgage brokers not happy at ASB commission move
ASB has advised mortgage brokers that they would not be paid trail commission on new lending after next July.
Bookmarks with Sophie Gilmour!
It's time for our final bookmarks of the year, this is the segment where interesting people share some of their favourite things to read, listen to or watch. Taking us into Christmas is Sophie… Audio
KiwiSaver investors recommended to focus on long-term savings goals
The end of year is often a time when investors reviewed the performance of their KiwiSaver and looked to make any adjustments.
Midday Business News for 17 December 2025
The latest news from RNZ's business team. Audio
Consumer confidence up in December but still below long-term averages index shows
Consumer confidence is at its highest level this year, December's Westpac-McDermott Miller index shows.
Market Update for 17 December 2025
The latest market updates and news from RNZ's business team. Audio
Market Update for 17 December 2025
The latest market updates and news from RNZ's business team. Audio
1000 customers each weekday have power disconnected
More than 10,000 households a month have their power disconnected, new data shows.
Business News for 17 December 2025
An early morning update from RNZ's business team. Audio
The psychology of 'checkout charity’
Marketing expert Ekant Veer joins Emile Donovan. Audio
Food prices ease but still 4.4% higher than last year
Food price pressures eased in November amid a sharp fall in the price of fruit and vegetables, but remain considerably higher than a year ago.
Evening business for 16 December 2025
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Shoppers get surcharge warning
Shoppers are being told to "swerve" any unreasonable surcharges they encounter this Christmas. Audio
Changes to the Foreign Buyers Ban have been confirmed
It's official .. the foreign buyers ban, which has always seemed to attract commentary - both good and bad - is changing. Policy changes to the foreign buyers ban were suggested in September and on… Audio
NZ video game sector up 38 percent while global industry falling behind
This year's annual survey by the NZ Game Developer's Association put the sector's pre-tax income at $759 million Audio
Consumer NZ: Shoppers should be paying less in card surcharges
Consumer NZ says shoppers should now be paying less for card payment surcharges. Its Campaigns Manager Jessica Walker spoke to Lauren Crimp. Audio
