Business
Evening business for 4 September 2025
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Workers 'broken' learning of Eves Valley Sawmill closure
More than 140 jobs will be lost.
Watch: A look inside NZ's first IKEA
The head of IKEA in Australia and New Zealand says whether it opens further stores across the country depends on how the first one goes.
Opening date for New Zealand's first IKEA revealed
The store - and its iconic Swedish restaurant selling meatballs and hotdogs - will be spread across two floors.
Kathmandu owner to close 21 stores in a bid to turn fortunes
Outdoor goods retailer KMD Brands is planning a major shake-up of the business as it looks to turnaround struggling sales.
Ikea to open Auckland store early December
A big Christmas gift is coming for Aucklanders with homeware giant IKEA opening its doors in December. Ikea Australia and New Zealand Expansion manager Fabian Winterbine spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Midday Business News for 4 September 2025
Midday Business News for 4 September 2025. Audio
Google must pay NZ$720 million in class action over privacy, jury rules
The decision relates to accusations of invading users' privacy by continuing to collect data for millions of users who had switched off a tracking feature in their Google account.
Tech: AI Slop, Open AI sued over suicide linked to ChatGPT
Technology commentator Mark Pesce looks at how generative AI is creating more and more videos - but is it being almost weaponised and targeted against us? Audio
Food exporters set to benefit from trade rule changes
Hundreds of food exporters are set to benefit from streamlined changes to trade rules. Radix Nutrition general manager Leighton Cosgrave spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Mayors lobby to delay proposed Eves Valley sawmill closure
Tasman and Nelson face a massive windfall timber clean-up after recent storms in the area.
Could forestry slash be the answer to our energy woes?
Wood lying rotting in forests has untapped potential as an energy supply to keep companies operational, boilers running and lights on, the Bioenergy Association says.
New Zealand's favourite retail brands revealed
Consumer NZ's retailer survey shows which shops have the most satisfied customers, and those not meeting the standard.
Over half of small to medium businesses experience cyber threat in last six months
More than half of small to medium businesses in New Zealand experienced a cyber threat in the last six months. National Cyber Security Centre's Director Mission Enablement Mike Jagusch spoke to Corin… Audio
Chef Al Brown adding review hype to Hikurangi bakery
Reporter Peter de Graaf updates us on the news from the neighbourhoods of the far north. Audio
Survey reveals most small-to-medium businesses faced cyberthreat in past six months
One expert believes businesses don't understand how to protect themselves.
What are your rights when a store goes under?
Smith City shoppers who paid thousands in advance for goods have been left in the lurch after the retailer went into voluntary administration. Audio