Business
Westpac's profit holds up in face of downturn in economy
The bank's net profit rose 11 percent in the six months ended March over the year earlier.
Qantas settles ghost flights case, agrees to payouts
The airline is expected to fork out about NZ$22m.
Former boss bids for Whakapapa ski-field again
Dave Mazey previously tried to buy the ski-field, but withdrew because of concern over its viability. Audio
'Challenging' weeks ahead as Brynderwyns reopening delayed
A Northland business owner says it was horrific to see yet another slip on the Brynderwyn hills, just weeks away from when it was supposed to re-open. Video
Spark warns of lower earnings due to tough trading conditions
Telecommunications company Spark is warning of lower earnings because of belt tightening by consumers, business and government.
Early Business News for 6 May 2024
Latest news from Radio New Zealand's business team. Audio
City couple's mushroom venture sprouts from pandemic
On the rural outskirts of Taupō a young couple have started a mushroom venture far removed from their previous life in Auckland. Maggie Tweedie took a trip to a small block of land amid the green… Audio
Evening business for 3 May 2024
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Consumer NZ on bill to 'modernise' insurance
Consumer NZ says it's fantastic a bill aiming to modernise insurance law has passed its first reading in parliament. Consumer NZ investigative team leader Rebecca Styles spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
NZ Fashion Week 2024 cancelled
"The reality is that consumer confidence is at an all-time low and the fashion retail industry has been particularly affected," organisers say.
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
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
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
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