Business
Calling Home: Jordan Rondel
Jordan Rondel has baked cakes for some of the biggest names in the biz including the likes of Miley Cyrus, Margot Robbie, Flea, George Clinton, and Lorde. Audio
Experts pick stocks to watch in 2025
Despite this week's DeepSeek shakeup, commentators are picking a generally positive year for sharemarkets.
'Such an amazing shop': Arts and crafts fans lament closure of an institution
It's farewell but not a complete goodbye for a craft store, which is closing its doors after 45 years. Audio
Warehouse releases second collection of Te Reo Māori clothing range
The Warehouse has just launched its second collection of the popular Kia Kaha Te Reo Māori clothing range, after the first edition sold out in minutes, ahead of te Wiki o te reo Māori last year. Māori… Audio
Forest and Bird on govt's mining strategy
The government has launched its final mining strategy on Friday morning, increasing the number of minerals it considers critical to New Zealand from 35 to 37. Forest and Bird chief executive Nicola… Audio
Consumer confidence drops back into negative territory
Consumers have joined businesses with a downbeat start to the year, feeling less secure financially and more negative about spending.
Donald Trump's plans will mean a tough year for business - consultant
The US President's sweeping economic changes are going to make 2025 a rough one for businesses.
Anti-mining group label Shane Jones 'Trumpian'
Catherine Delhunty, the former Green MP and current chair of the Coromandel Watchdog of Hauraki, thinks Resources Minister Shane Jones is being "Trumpian" ahead of releasing the government's minerals… Audio
Minerals West Coast Trust on govt's Minerals Strategy
When Resources Minister Shane Jones unveils the government's much-anticipated Minerals Strategy and Critical Minerals List, Patrick Phelps from the Minerals West Coast Trust will be hanging on to… Audio
Early Business News for 31 January 2025
Latest news from Radio New Zealand's business team. Audio
How IRD is working to protect taxpayer info from quantum computing threats
Work is underway to protect taxpayer information from quantum computing's power to break through commonly used encryption systems.
Plans to progress Waihī mining attracts support and criticism
New Zealand branch of international mining company OceanaGold is proposing further development through the Waihī North and Martha Open Pit projects.
Business confidence dips as reality sets in over interest rates
It has taken a step back this month with signs that the slowdown in inflation has also levelled out.
NZ software firm reaps rewards of AI investment
Lumin has hit a major milestone - 100 million users.
NZ-listed shares underperformed compared to global markets - economist
New Zealand-listed shares have underperformed compared to many global markets with greater exposure to tech sector gains, though an improving economy could help drive up domestic values.
