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Smith and Caughey's fan on store's closure
Auckland's flagship store Smith and Caughey's is likely to close its doors forever next year after 144 years of trading. Miriam Whelan enjoyed the flagship store as a child and three generations of… Audio
Analysis: What's in store in the budget
Finance Minister Nicola Willis says there will be no frills, but people will be happy with what they get. Political Editor Jo Moir and Business Editor Gyles Beckford spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Cyber attack makes Smith and Caughey's closure harder
Auckland's flagship store Smith and Caughey's is likely to close its doors forever next year after 144 years of trading. On top of Wednesday's shock announcement - a cyber-attack locked all of its… Audio
How to get into the property market without a First Home Grant
There are still lots of ways in, brokers say.
Voters unsure about tax cuts ahead of Budget 2024
New Zealanders find out this afternoon just how much they'll pocket from the coalition's tax cuts. RNZ political reporter Anneke Smith has more. Audio
Early Business News for 30 May 2024
Latest news from Radio New Zealand's business team. Audio
Only one more Christmas left for Smith and Caughey's
Auckland's flagship department store Smith and Caughey's is set to close early next year, meaning only one more of the annual Christmas treat for kids of all ages. Christmas section worker Sophie… Audio
Trouble at The Warehouse
Will a shake-up in leadership at The Warehouse give the company what it needs to survive? Audio
Singapore Airlines flight dropped 54m in four seconds - report
One passenger died and dozens were injured after the flight encountered what the airline described as sudden, extreme turbulence.
Budget 2024: Will tax cuts and borrowing worsen inflation?
Analysis - Finance Minister Nicola Willis has confirmed the budget will introduce "meaningful but modest" tax relief. But what impact will these cuts have on the economy?
The Panel with Allan Blackman and Alexia Russell (Part 1)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Allan Blackman and Alexia Russell forecast what to expect from tomorrow's Budget announcement and discuss the first lot of 2023 Census results. Audio
Business sentiment falls ahead of Budget
Confidence levels have fallen for the fourth month in a row, as firms feel less upbeat about their outlook.
Evening business for 29 May 2024
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
'A perfect storm': Smith & Caughey's knew for two years model wasn't working
The department store's chairperson Tony Caughey explains six reasons it's planning to shut down.
Mike King: I'd take money from Gollum if it meant better mental health services
Mental health advocate Mike King tells Guyon why taking government cash is like taking money from Gollum; the day he realised his homophobic comedy was doing real damage, and why kids don't talk to… Video, Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 29 May 2024
On today's episode, thunderstorms have rolled quickly through Tamaki Makaurau this morning bringing rain and severe gales to the city, population growth has slowed as a result of fewer births and… Audio
Smith & Caughey's announces plan to close
After 144 years, the department store has announced it is in talks to shut its doors.
Smith And Caughey's set to close 2025
Aucklands oldest department store Smith and Caughey's is set to close in 2025. The retail store on Queen Street has been a fixture for 144 years Jesse speaks with CEO of Auckland's Heart of the City… Audio