Business
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
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