Business
Evening business for 19 February 2026
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Sky TV lifts prices again
The prices of Sky Sport and Sky Sport Now packages are going up again.
Midday Business News for 19 February 2026
The latest news from RNZ's business team. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 19 February
A very happy Zoi Sadowski-Synnott joined us after becoming the most decorated Olympic snowboarder in the world; Corin Dann spoke with Reserve Bank governor Dr Anna Breman following her first official… Audio
Market update for 19 February 2026
The latest market updates and news from RNZ's business team. Audio
Interview: Icehouse Ventures CEO, Robbie Paul
The head of of one of the country's biggest venture capital firms believes New Zealand is fertile ground for building busineses that can compete on the world stage. Icehouse Ventures has invested in… Audio
Market Update for 19 February 2026
The latest market updates and news from RNZ's business team. Audio
How much tax do influencers pay?
When your income comes from sharing your life, that can be a problem.
Early Business News for 19 February 2026
An early morning update from RNZ's business team. Audio
Reality bites for job seekers as unemployment climbs
Unemployment is at its highest level in more than a decade, but one expert sees a silver lining.
Eight months of job ad growth signals stronger 2026 start
The latest SEEK NZ Employment Report shows job ads increased 1.3 percent in January.
Reality bites for Kiwi job seekers as unemployment climbs
Unemployment is at its highest level in more than a decade, but one expert offers a silver lining, saying that could actually be a sign of early economic growth Audio
Spark sees 83% increase in net profit to $64 million in six months to December
Telecommunications company Spark's mobile and broadband businesses delivered slight revenue growth over the first half, contributing to an 83 percent increase in net profit.
Evening business for Wednesday 18 February 2026
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Would you leave your shopping to AI?
How we shop could be about to change dramatically, thanks to an AI innovation. Agentic AI can give recommendations and complete commercial transactions on your behalf - without you ever having to… Audio
Midday Business News for 18 February 2026
The latest news from RNZ's business team. Audio
Morning market update
The latest market updates and news from RNZ's business team. Audio
Warner Bros Discovery backs Netflix merger while reopening Paramount talks
Warner Bros Discovery wants to hear Paramount's "best and final proposal" for the media company, and is opening a brief window for discussions about a bid.
The wine maker's bad luck
Too many grapes, international headwinds and a dramatic drop in drinkers is proving problematic for our wine producers
