Business
Southern Cross posts $56.9 million deficit for year ended June
The Southern Cross Health Society continues to make record returns to members, though insurance premiums will rise as costs have left the society's insurance business in the red.
What's up with the Napier Woolworths diagonally opposite?
The continued existence of the supermarkets so close to each other has raised plenty of questions. Audio
Cheesemakers closure leaves growing holes in industry
Nelson's Kervella Cheese is closing down citing brutal compliance costs and a seven-day a week schedule to keep the business going. Audio
Reserve Bank could've responded quicker on Covid inflation - report
The central bank has reviewed how it handled monetary policy.
Can your employer stop you drinking water?
A union says it's had to take on a number of retail chain stores over employees' rights to have a drink bottle at work.
Midday Business News for 29 September 2025
Midday Business News for 29 September 2025 Audio
Synlait Milk reports full-year loss ahead of asset sale
The infant formula producer reported a loss of $39.8 million for the year ended July, with total revenue up 12 percent of $1.83 billion.
Gen Z to inspire reshaped banking industry - report
The way banks operate is in for some changes with sweeping regulatory reforms, digital innovation and the changing customer expectations, law firm Chapman Tripp says.
Kiwis over 50 embrace AI
New Zealanders over 50 years of age appear to be embracing AI - Ke-Xin Li has the story Audio
Recent first-home buyers 'stuck' with lenders, brokers say
Banks are competing hard for new business, by offering cashback incentives of many thousands of dollars.
Tokoroa plywood plant workers wait to hear if still have job
Carter Holt Harvey announced earlier in September they were consulting on closing the plant.
Why do we pay tax on NZ Super? - Ask Susan
RNZ money correspondent Susan Edmunds answers your questions.
Evening business for 26 September 2025
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Sealord proposes more job cuts
The company is also proposing to make parts of its Nelson operations seasonal.
Midday Business News for 26 September 2025
Midday Business News for 26 September 2025. Audio
Consumer confidence remains weak - ANZ-Roy Morgan index
Consumer confidence nose-dived following the recent release of surprisingly weak second quarter economic data.