Business
Residents outraged as gentailer looks to dip further into lake
But the power company is asking people to think of its proposal as an "insurance policy". Audio
Nelson faces more job losses as Proper Crisps eyes Auckland
In another devastating blow for the Nelson region, its Proper Crisps factory could be moving to Auckland. Nelson Mayor Nick Smith spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Business News for 19 September 2025
Major banks have revised their interest rate forecasts following yesterday's GDP data, which showed the economy contracted faster than expected. Audio
Alliance Group warns of insolvency if shareholders reject investment
Alliance Group is urging shareholders to vote to accept a $250 million investment from an Irish meat company.
Griffin's proposes closing Nelson Proper Crisps factory
A spokesperson for the company said staff in Nelson and Wellington had been told of the proposal last week.
Evening business for 18 September 2025
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Stories from around New Zealand and the World
A new tool is promising to revolutionise the way we farm. Audio
Midday Business News for 18 September 2025
News from the business sector, including a market update. Audio
Japan wants Canterbury's alternative green protein
An innovative company producing alternative proteins from leafy green plants has signed a new deal with one of Asia's largest importers of food and dairy ingredients. Audio
Ben & Jerry's co-founder quits, says brand has been 'silenced'
Jerry Greenfield has quit the ice cream brand he started in 1978 amid a dispute with its British owner Unilever.
Airline launches 29-hour 'direct flight' - but it stops in Auckland
China Eastern is selling tickets for a new route, in what it touts as the "world's longest direct flight."
Where the public stands on capital gains tax
The latest RNZ-Reid Research poll shows voters are much less firm in their positions than politicians seem to be. Audio
Domestic jets return to Hamilton for first time in 25 years
An Air New Zealand jet from Christchurch will touch down in Hamilton on Thursday afternoon and will then fly five times a week.
New Zealand's seat at a table made of BRICS
BRICS is shifting the weight of global power, and one expert says it might be time New Zealand changes alliances.
NZ urged to build new trade blocs
BRICS is shifting the weight of global power, and one expert says it may be time New Zealand changes alliances. Audio
