Economy
NZ's fruit wins in competitive Vietnamese produce market
NZ apple exporters are trying to capitalise on the increasingly wealthy Vietnamese consumer, while elbowing out global competition. Audio
Owners of Kathmandu and Rip Curl post $20m half-year loss
Sales are up just half a percent for outdoor goods retailer KMD Brands.
Tokelau to undergo national survey on cost of living
Tokelau to undergo national survey on cost of living. Audio
Why housing affordability is improving even while prices aren't falling
Massey University says housing affordability has improved, even though median house prices only fell in two regions.
Govt to replace Resource Management Act
The government says its replacement for the Resource Management Act will cut administrative and compliance costs by 45 percent. RMA Reform Minister Chris Bishop spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Early Business News for 25 March 2025
Latest news from Radio New Zealand's business team. Audio
What did the Prime Minister achieve in India? And what happens now?
Dan Brunskill is interest.co.nz's political and economics reporter based in the Parliamentary Press Gallery and was part of the PM's trade delegation to India. He joins Emile Donovan. Audio
Evening business for Monday 24 March 2024
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
IKEA aims to open first New Zealand store before Christmas
It is expected to have a distinctly Kiwi flavour as well, with potentially even a garage as part of its home showroom.
UN report questions fairness of GST in NZ
A report from the United Nations has questioned the fairness of the Goods and Services Tax - or GST - in Aotearoa. New Zealand Council of Trade Unions chief economist Craig Renney spoke to Charlotte… Audio
Lab workers begin strike action
Lab workers have started nationwide rolling strikes, causing delays in processing thousands of lab tests. APEX national secretary Dr Deborah Powell spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Early Business News for 24 March 2025
Latest news from Radio New Zealand's business team. Audio
Why hybrid work is better
Is allowing employees to work from home a few days a week good for their productivity, careers, and job satisfaction? Audio
The Panel with Penny Ashton and Phil O'Reilly (Part 2)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Penny Ashton and Phil O'Reilly. In the second half of the show, they discuss the supermarket monopoly and a ghost-themed visitor tour… Audio
