Business
Sewage overflow: $1m compensation deal struck with oyster farmers
The deal gives immediate relief, Aquaculture New Zealand says, but it will still chase financial settlement for total losses. Audio
Evening business for 12 November 2025
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Costco to open second mega store in Auckland
US based mega store Costco is branching out with a second store in the Auckland region. A 6.5-hectare site in Drury south of Auckland city has been ear marked for the big box store that sells… Audio
Body Shop franchise returns to NZ with South Island store
The New Zealand operation of the UK-based beauty brand was put into liquidation in April with the closure of 16 shops and the loss of about 70 jobs.
Midday Business News for 12 November 2025
Midday Business News for 12 November 2025. Audio
How workplace emails can land workers
Being constantly connected is part of the work landscape now - but it's not without risk. Whether its email or group chats, what employees pop in their messages can sometimes become problematic… Audio
Mainfreight's net profit down 18.5% on previous year in six months to September
Global transport firm Mainfreight has seen a difficult first half, with tighter margins and sales harder to make.
'Avoid the hype': Are Black Friday sale items really bargains?
Consumer NZ is urging shoppers to approach the flood of Black Friday discounts with a healthy dose of scepticism, warning that some "bargains" may not be as good as they seem. Audio
Market Update for 12 November 2025
The latest market updates and news from RNZ's business team. Audio
Market Update for 12 November 2025
The latest market updates and news from RNZ's business team. Audio
Business News for 12 November 2025
An early morning update from RNZ's business team. Audio
Economy strangled by lack of competition in key sectors - campaigner
Large profits reported by three big Australian-owned banks highlight the power of a handful of companies, a competition campaigner says.
Fears of bubble trouble with AI shares
As AI share prices soar, some economic doomsayers have started to ring the warning bells of a bubble risk Audio
Evening business for 11 November 2025
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Safety First: The reality of running a shop in South Auckland
An article by RNZ journalist Gaurav Sharma takes readers behind the scenes of the Indian business community in the Auckland suburb of Papatoetoe and reveals the lengths many shop owners are going to… Audio
'Yeah Nah' list of products you should know about
Plasters that don't stick are among those shamed in Consumer NZ's anti-awards. Audio
Business commentator Nicholas Pointon
The Financial Markets Authority misses its key metrics, ANZ Bank bosses lose their bonuses. Audio
'People are afraid to enter': Cages go up at stores
Business owners say new security meant to deter armed robbers is also scaring customers away.
Market Update for 11 November 2025
The latest market updates and news from RNZ's business team. Audio
