Business
Bank of Japan ends negative rates, farewells era of radical policy
The Bank of Japan has ended eight years of negative interest rates and other remnants of its unorthodox policy, making a historic shift away from a focus of reflating growth with decades of massive…
Evening business for 19th of March 2024
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Kathmandu owner posts near $10m loss
KMD Brands said sales were down for all its brands - Kathmandu, Oboz and Rip Curl.
Minister of Foreign Affairs Winston Peters meets Chinese counterpart in Wellington
Trade, business, and regional security were among the many points of discussion at bi-lateral talks in Wellington on Monday between New Zealand's foreign affairs minister Winston Peters, and his… Audio
Early Business News for 19 March 2024
Latest news from Radio New Zealand's business team. Audio
Evening business for 18 March 2024
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Economic outlook revised down, recovery expected in 2026
The economic outlook for the next 12 months has been revised down, though population growth is expected to support a recovery in 2026.
Passing on tricks of the barber trade
Darren Paewai the owner of 'Daz's Barber Shop', a place where a hair is really more than just a haircut. He speaks to Jesse. Audio
Early Business News for 18 March 2024
Latest news from Radio New Zealand's business team. Audio
Replacing posties with couriers will slow deliveries, union says
The company plans to lay off 700 posties over the next five years and pass their duties to contracted courier drivers.
Some McDonald's outlets back online after tech outage in several countries
Some McDonald's stores were back online after a global technology outage on Friday disrupted operations for a few hours at many of the restaurant chain's outlets.
Is there a good way to tell someone they're losing their job?
With proposed job cuts at TV3's News Hub and TVNZ's Midday and Late News, and the loss of Sunday and Fair Go, is it possible for employers to 'do' redundancy well? The news of the proposed… Audio
Stake in Westfield retail sites up for sale, international buyers showing interest
A large stake in Westfield's five prime retail properties in Auckland and Christchurch are for sale.
NZ not as well globally connnected as it used to be
A drop in trade and international passenger traffic has seen the country slip in a global index.
Small businesses' long-term confidence drops, nearly half expect turnover decrease
Research indicates little change in short-term small business confidence in the years since the 2020-peak, but fewer were confident about the outlook five to 10 years ahead.
Grocery prices Kiwis' biggest financial concern
Consumers are most worried about the cost of groceries, which is adding to the financial pressure many are feeling.
Economist on record immigration figures
A leading economist says increased spending on infrastructure is needed to cater for this country's rapidly rising population.
The latest Stats NZ figures show a net gain of 5,300 migrants in January… Audio