Business
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
Evening business for 17 September 2025
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Consumer confidence remains soggy amid continued cost-of-living crisis
The survey result is notable, because it was conducted just after the Reserve Bank cut interest rates in August.
One of Wellington's oldest Malaysian restaurants is closing
Satay Village is closing after 30 years.
Midday Business News for Wednesday 17 September 2025
Midday Business News with Jeffery Halley. Audio
NZ courts Fiji to join regional trade pact
But a Fijian deputy prime minister says signing up to PACER Plus, a regional free trade and partnership agreement, in its current form could be devastating for the country. Audio
NZ ed-tech platform buys UK company to grow reach
Kami expects its purchase of Book Creator will help its products reach 70 million more teachers and students worldwide.
Should your partner get half your KiwiSaver if you separate?
On average, women have KiwiSaver balances that are 25 percent smaller than men's but the gap is 37 percent for people aged 56 to 65. Audio
'Appallingly low': Female startups getting under 3 percent of venture capital
That's despite a 'tsunami of data' showing women-led businesses return more investment on every dollar invested, researchers say.
How NZ gets burnt in the sunscreen wars
Sunscreens that are under investigation for their labelling claims in Australia are still for sale here.
A summer scandal on our shelves
The sunscreens under investigation for their labelling claims in Australia, but still for sale here. Audio
Du Val property group collapse: Some investors may get partial repayment
The total known debt owed by the collapsed property group has fallen from $306 million to $268m since March.
Timeline - Trump's trade war with China in 2025
Donald Trump is targeting China with a cascade of tariff orders on billions of dollars of imported goods.
Evening business for 16 September 2025
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
'It's all about money': Tokoroa plywood plant closure looms
Up to 119 jobs could go at Carter Holt Harvey's Tokoroa factory, with locals calling the move devastating for the town. Audio
Contact Energy warns of calls for 'fundamental' electricity market reform
Contact Energy's independent chair Rob McDonald told shareholders the energy market isn't broken.
Update on Oz with Brad Foster
Time to check what's happening in Australia and today Brad Foster focuses on a new report from the Australian Climate Service, the banks coming under fire and a John Farnham Musical! Audio