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Government accused of 'gaslighting women' over pay equity taskforce
The government is being accused of "misdirected priorities" after it disestablished the pay equity taskforce.
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Effort to modernising insurance law a step closer
2 May 2024Recent extreme weather events showed the importance of a well-functioning insurance system, says Commerce and Consumer Affairs minister Andrew Bayly.
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Council 'taking our business away': Wellington cafe asked to shut shop
2 May 2024Nikau says it was notified only a day before City Gallery Wellington publicly announced its closure - a move that will likely mean the end of the iconic cafe.
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Fashion Week's cancellation latest blow for fraying industry
2 May 2024Designers are in "survival mode", and there are concerns about further closures in the sector. Audio
Business News for 3 May 2024
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Insurance laws 'too complicated' says minister
The Minister for Commerce and Consumer Affairs says insurance laws are too complicated and change is long overdue. Minister Andrew Bayly spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Early Business News for 3 May 2024
A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio
Government accused of 'gaslighting women' over pay equity taskforce
The government is being accused of "misdirected priorities" after it disestablished the pay equity taskforce.
Effort to modernising insurance law a step closer
Recent extreme weather events showed the importance of a well-functioning insurance system, says Commerce and Consumer Affairs minister Andrew Bayly.
Council 'taking our business away': Wellington cafe asked to shut shop
Nikau says it was notified only a day before City Gallery Wellington publicly announced its closure - a move that will likely mean the end of the iconic cafe.
Evening business for 2 May 2024
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Fashion Week's cancellation latest blow for fraying industry
Designers are in "survival mode", and there are concerns about further closures in the sector. Audio
Watch: Auckland domestic, international airports to move into one building
It will bring domestic and international transfers, check-ins and bag drops under one roof.
Ferry won't resolve Wynyard Quarter woes
Businesses in Auckland's Wynyard Quarter say replacing a broken bridge with a ferry won't make up for lost business. Reporter Finn Blackwell spoke to businesses. Audio
Canada dairy trade dispute a 'betrayal of our friendship', ACT says
Trade Minister Todd McClay says New Zealand will not back down.
Recession leads to cancellation of NZ Fashion week
New Zealand Fashion Week will not go ahead this year, due to tough economic conditions. NZ fashion week owner Feroz Ali speaks to Lisa Owen. Audio
Your Money with Mary Holm: The cost of not giving to KiwiSaver
Today Mary talks to Jesse about the reality for a number of people balancing their finances and suspending their payments. Audio
Renters, realtors upset at scrapping of bill to regulate property managers
Renters and realtors are upset with a government decision to scrap a bill meant to regulate property managers over concerns about unethical and unlawful behaviours.
Finding a job that's best suited, a new tool created to help
It can be tough going through the process of finding a new job can be - especially finding one that's a good fit. Audio
Bank of New Zealand feels squeeze from higher costs, reduced margins
The Bank of New Zealand is weathering the slowing economy, but is feeling the squeeze from higher costs and reduced margins.
Retailers, manufacturers and other businesses struggling amid economic downturn
High interest rates and persistant domestic inflation are the biggest drags on business outlook.
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 2 May
On today's episode, Foreign Minister Winston Peters and former Prime Minister Helen Clark join us to discuss whether New Zealand should join Pillar Two of AUKUS, economists warn that unemployment… Audio
Local paper Wairoa Star folds after 102 years
A media expert says the demise of another local news outlet is symptomatic of the broader financial problems facing the sector. Better Public Media lobby group chair Peter Thompson spoke to Corin… Audio
