Profit
Rising profits responsible for over half of domestic inflation
New research has found rising profits have contributed to over half of domestic inflation in New Zealand during the cost of living crisis, according to a new report by FIRST Union, the Council of… Audio
The Week in Detail: Wayne Brown, banks, and nuclear power
The Detail podcast brings you the issues behind the news every weekday. Here's what we covered this week. Audio
Jonathan Haidt: Social media model 'is breaking the world'
Named one of the world's top thinkers by both Prospect and Foreign Policy magazines, American social psychologist Professor Jonathan Haidt will feature as the keynote speaker at next month's APEC CEO… Audio
Kiwis not confident businesses will pay back wage subsidy
A new survey from Research New Zealand has found that almost ninety percent of New Zealanders think we should take action against the big companies that appear to have profited from Covid-19 wage… Audio
Is a Birkin bag out of your budget? You can now invest in one
The idea of being part-owner of a $61,500 handbag may seem strange, but it's a growing trend. Online trading platform Rally Rd allows users to purchase shares in luxury items. Author Paul Sullivan… Audio
THL profits under pressure from bushfires and coronavirus
The Australian bushfires and the Wuhan coronavirus will put further pressure on the profit of Tourism Holdings, the extent of which will be revealed at the end of the month. Audio
Trustpower half year profit hit by weak hydro and power outage
A warm winter, low hydro-lake levels, and a power station outage have knocked Tauranga based Trustpower's half year profit. Audio
BNZ delivers steady FY profit despite big increase in bad debts
The BNZ says it's made a solid full year profit in what has been a challenging year. Audio
Karen Becker: ambiguity in the workplace
Feeling a bit lost at work? Jim talks to Karen Becker of the Queensland University of Technology about ambiguity in the workplace. Audio
Nelson Airport profits up 12 percent
Nelson Airport's net profit has reached $3.4 million due in part to passenger growth and development of its new terminal.
Record profit for Kathmandu
Outdoor clothing retailer Kathmandu has posted a record profit and is rewarding staff with a bonus.
Financial market challenges will make profit growth difficult
The financial services sector faces some challenging market conditions that will make it increasingly difficult for banks to generate profit growth. Audio
Spark first half profit jumps on IT services and mobile
The telecommunications company, Spark, has reported a near 13 percent rise in its first half profit on the back of a lift in mobile earnings and IT services. Audio
Fonterra posts $834 million year profit
The country's biggest company, Fonterra's annual profit has surged by two thirds to $834 million, despite low milk prices. Video, Audio
Hekia Parata rejects scathing criticism of online schools
The Government's plan to allow students to enrol in online schools is being called a dangerous social experiment. We ask Hekia Parata what's behind the move. Audio
Z Energy full-year profit rises
The fuel retailer, Z Energy, has reported a sharp rise in its full-year net profit, driven by gains from the Marsden Point refinery and cheap oil. Audio
Govt seeks private investors' cash to fund social services
Earlier we spoke with Health Minister Jonathan Coleman and asked him whether it was right to encourage private investors to profit from social services. Audio