Business
Evening business for 20 October 2025
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
New kiwifruit orchard bought to fund Mormon church
The investment arm of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has purchased a new kiwifruit orchard in Bay of Plenty.
Government compromises on consumer finance law change
The amendment included a retrospective fix that would see banks avoid a blanket penalty over disclosure breaches between 2015 and 2019.
Market Update for 20 October 2025
The latest market updates and news from RNZ's business team. Audio
Labour Day: What's open, what's not and when you have to pay surcharge
The public holiday falls on the fourth Monday in October and commemorates the eight-hour working day.
Originair introduces direct flights from Blenheim to Palmerston North
The airline began flights between Blenheim and Christchurch on Sunday, after Sounds Air cut the route last month.
Inflation expected to hit 15-month high
Strong food prices, rates, and power and transport costs continue to squeeze household budgets.
'Be inspirational': South Waikato regroups after horror year of business closures
Those with businesses in the district say it is still ripe for growth and employment.
North Island tourism taking combined approach to foreign visitors
The industry signed a memorandum of understanding at a conference in May.
Social development benefits continue to increase in September
Northland has the highest proportion of job hunters on a benefit.
Do I need health insurance - Ask Susan
RNZ money correspondent Susan Edmunds answers your questions.
Apple clinches F1 broadcast rights under five-year deal
The tech giant has landed exclusive US streaming rights to F1 in a five-year deal worth US$140m annually.
Inside NZ's 'hectic day' after Trump's tariff shock
Official documents show the degree of alarm raised in the hours after the US president dropped his bombshell.
TradeMe statistics show recent surge in job listings
The South Island is leading the rise in job vacancies, with Southland up 25 percent for the quarter.
Gold miner buys part of famed Central Otago station
Santana Minerals has signed an agreement to buy parcels of land just under nine square kilometres at Bendigo Station - the former home of Shrek the sheep.
Retailers back 'flexible' surcharge plan
ACT Commerce and Consumer Affairs spokesperson proposed an amendment to the Retail Payment System Amendment Bill.
'Covid killed the magazine: Reader's Digest moves solely online
After 75 years on New Zealand shelves Reader's Digest has stopped publishing a print edition and moved on to the digital world. Audio