Business
New gift card rules clarified
From 16 March, gift cards have to have a minimum expiry time of three years.
Evening business for 27 February 2026
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Netflix backs away from its offer to buy Warner Bros
It says the deal is no longer financially attractive after Paramount Skydance revised its offer for the coveted Hollywood studio.
Government science agency formed in July to cut 134 jobs
The downsizing comes after several agencies earlier cut 152 jobs and were merged to create the Bioeconomy Science Institute.
Retirement village operator reports record underlying profit
Summerset chief executive Scott Scoullar said the company's strategy continued to deliver results, with underlying profit growth, strong sales and the company meeting its build targets.
'Extremism': Peters rails against talk of Air NZ shares sale
The ACT party is questioning whether the government should retain its majority share in the airline, following news of its poor financial performance. Audio
Warner Bros' TV decline puts pressure on Netflix deal
Warner Bros Discovery has heaped an additional burden on Netflix's $138 billion bid for the movie studio and HBO.
Market Update for 27 February 2026
The latest market updates and news from RNZ's business team. Audio
Winston Peters responds to Seymour’s call to sell off AirNZ
Winston Peters responds to David Seymour's calls for the government to sell its shares in Air New Zealand. He spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Business News for 27 February 2026
An early morning update from RNZ's business team. Audio
Air New Zealand launches full strategic review following loss
Air New Zealand has launched a full strategy review after posting a half-year loss of $40 million after tax. Forsyth Barr's head of research Andy Bowley spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Air NZ CEO says airline dealt 'tough cards' as Seymour questions priorities
This comes after Deputy Prime Minister David Seymour earlier renewed his call for the government to sell its 51 percent stake in Air New Zealand after it reported a significant half-year loss. Audio
Evening business for 27 February 2026
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Seymour calls for government to remove stake in Air New Zealand
The Deputy Prime Minister has got his own safety message for Air New Zealand after the airline posted a $40 million loss for the six months ended December. David Seymour has described the national… Audio
Air NZ carrying out review in face of falling profits
Air New Zealand could be in for a hard landing, as the CEO carries out a strategic review in the face of rising costs and falling profits. The national carrier posted a $40 million loss for the six… Audio
Perpetual Guardian purchases Trustees Executors for undisclosed sum
The companies are the oldest trustee institutions in the New Zealand, with histories stretching back more than 140 years.
Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 26 February 2026
Get out now. That's the stark warning from Foreign Minister Winston Peters to New Zealanders in Iran, as former U.S. President Donald Trump weighs possible military action against the regime in… Audio
