Business
Govt hoping new RBNZ governor will be stabilising force
Former Reserve Bank governor Don Brash is optimistic a new appointee to the role will bring a fresh, transparent communication style. Political reporter Russell Palmer has the story. Audio
Fewer cruise ships scheduled to come to New Zealand ports
The cruise ship season is officially underway, but with fewer ships scheduled to come to New Zealand ports this year. Port of Auckland chief executive Roger Gray spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Heavy rain causes another sewage spill in Mahurangi Harbour
Oyster farmers north of Auckland are devastated after rain caused another sewage spill, preventing them from working. Mahurangi Oyster Association chairperson Lynette Dunn spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio
Pension age, GST need to rise to meet fiscal hurdles: Treasury
Treasury has warned the retirement age and GST would need to gradually increase over the next 40 years, to solve New Zealand's fiscal challenges. Infometrics chief executive and economist Brad Olsen… Audio
Local coffee businesses facing blend of issues
Coffee businesses are finding things a real grind lately - much like the wider hospitality industry. Audio
The Whip for 24 September
It's another hit of the most insightful and sharp 30 minutes in political analysis. Panellists Fran O'Sullivan, Andrea Vance and Marian Hobbs join Wallace to discuss: the NZ Herald Mood of the… Audio
The Panel with Verity Johnson and Ed McKnight Part 2
In part two, a prime block of land has been left vacant. It's right across the road from a popular beach in Nelson and now will become ... a car wash. Some locals are worried that such pieces of prime… Audio
Bank offers $4000 to help with renovations as borrower faces forced sale
A complaint to the banking ombudsman saw the bank change its stance on closing customer's account.
Reserve Bank: New year, new governor - new era?
The rumours of a female overseas appointee proved to be correct, although no-one guessed from as far north as Sweden.
Evening business for 24 September 2025
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Fonterra result: Interest builds on impact of consumer brands sale
The dairy co-op is expected to deliver a strong full-year result with analysts expecting it to be at the top end of the range.
'Misguided intervention': Businesses urge rethink on transaction fee ban
Retail NZ warns the proposed PayWave transaction surcharge ban would spread charges across all purchases, regardless of the payment method. Audio
Who are the candidates for Reserve Bank governor?
The government will announce a new Reserve Bank governor this afternoon.
What sick leave and holiday changes could mean for you
Explainer - The government has announced sweeping plans to change leave rules. How will it work?
Woman sentenced to home detention for $1.4m tax evasion
Haitelenisia Kaumavae ran a business supplying workers to fruit and vegetable growers for harvesting.
Midday Report Essentials for 24 September 2025
In today's episode, the coalition government's plan to overhaul the holidays act has had a mixed reaction, with employers broadly supportive and unions flagging some concerns, the rate salaries in New… Audio
Kathmandu owner nearly doubles full-year loss
Group sales increased modestly, with Rip Curl and Kathmandu seeing slight growth, and Oboz saw a small sales decline.
'Ugly recovery': Willis backs Luxon as businesses rank him 15th best minister
"People are feeling it," the finance minister, ranked 13th herself, says after a major survey of business leaders. Audio
