Business
Market Update for 15 January 2026
The latest market updates and news from RNZ's business team. Audio
Watch: Goat's headbutt frenzy causes thousands in damages
The goat destroyed the Cobar business' office front door and two panels.
Gold, silver sellers scramble to keep up with demand
Visitors to The Gold Exchange are buying 50 silver coins at a time, and orders for gold are running hot, even as prices continue to rise.
All EB Games stores in NZ to close at end of month
It is uncertain how many jobs would be lost, and the letter to NZ employees did not mention anything about the future of the Australian stores.
No upper limit on new fines for power companies, minister says
Tougher fines are on the way for electricity providers and retailers that breach the rules. Audio
Australia vs NZ: Who's doing retirement income better?
Australians probably get a better deal out of their superannuation savings than New Zealanders do from KiwiSaver, but New Zealand's pension comes into its own.
Workers arriving and leaving Queenstown within weeks
The cost of living is driving people out despite huge demand, recruiters and unions say.
Wildfires, storms fuel 2025 insured losses of $187 billion
Total losses from natural catastrophes were lower than the 10-year average at $388b in 2025, and down from $637b in 2024.
Trump announces 25% tariffs on countries doing business with Iran - China's on the list
The announcement appears to mean goods from China, a major trading partner of both Iran and the United States, would become significantly more expensive to import.
Business optimism rises, despite slower growth than forecast
Business sentiment has rebounded strongly, with firms reporting improved sales and planning to hire staff and increase investment.
Market Update
An update on the latest business headlines from RNZ's business team. Audio
Retail chain Yoyoso in liquidation owing millions
Retail and supermarket chain Yoyoso is in liquidation owing millions of dollars, and liquidators say it's unlikely unsecured creditors will get their money back. Keaton Pronk from insolvency… Audio
Zuckerberg names ex-Trump advisor as Meta president
She will join the team as it scales what Mark Zuckerberg described as "the massive physical and financial model that will power the next decade of computing".
Mum awarded $10,000 after son blocks her access to money
The woman was unable to access her money after she added her son to her account to help with her banking.
Yoyoso, Miniso in liquidation - Temu gets blame again
The retail chain has been placed into liquidation owing millions of dollars, but liquidators say it is unlikely unsecured creditors will get their money back.
NZ chip maker Rakon target of a takeover bid
US electronic manufacturer Bourns Inc intends to make an offer of $1.55 cents a share to buy 100 percent of Rakon.
