Business
Fonterra to spend $75 million expanding Studholme site
The site will become a "hub for high value proteins" designed for "premium" products such as medical and sports nutrition.
Councillors pull support for Wellington Airport shares sell off
Three Wellington councillors who had originally voted in favour of the sale of the council's Airport shares have retracted their support. Councillor Tony Randle has retracted his support for the sale… Audio
The KiwiSaver fund that's returned nearly 400%
These are the funds that have given investors the best returns over time.
New vote on Wellington Airport share sale after councillors switch positions
A majority of city councillors are now against the sale of the council's shares in Wellington Airport, casting doubt on an earlier decision to sell.
Money pumping in to solar farms in Northland
The Crown-owned New Zealand Green Investment Finance is pumping close to 80-million-dollars (78) into a solar farm development. The five sites planned by Far North Solar Farms would generate enough… Audio
Early Business News for 28 August 2024
Latest news from Radio New Zealand's business team. Audio
Tax department comes knocking - literally
For the first time in a long time, Inland Revenue is physically visiting those owing money.
Crown funding for more solar could power 178,000 homes
The deal between the government-owned investment group and a solar developer will connect five solar sites to the national grid.
Hundreds at community meeting over mill closures
Locals fear the area will quickly become a ghost town, with one woman saying many families are already planning to leave for Australia.
TSB Bank fined nearly $2.5m for overcharging customers
The High Court imposed the penalty after the Commerce Commission took legal action for historic breaches between 2015 and 2021.
Building cost inflation return to 'normal' levels
Some material cost falls and supply chain shortages easing has helped inflation to get back to pre-pandemic levels, QV CostBuilder says.
Evening business for 27 August 2024
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Allegations of stock shooting, poor pest management in forestry blocks in Clutha
Tensions are flaring in a small Clutha District community with allegations of stock shooting, poaching and poor pest management in nearby forestry blocks. Farmers near Lawrence and Tuapeka said they… Audio
Auckland Council cancels Beam scooters licence due to breaches
It's lights out for Beam e-scooters after Auckland council canceled its licence for allegedly contract breaches and refered the matter to police. A council investigation's found Beam has allegedly… Audio
Air NZ codeshare agreement only benefits Australian travellers
The airport association says a new codeshare agreement between Air New Zealand and Virgin Australia offers no benefit to New Zealand customers, but will benefit Australian travellers. NZ Airports says… Audio
Tourism Holdings meets expectations in difficult environment
The campervan company says net profit for the year fell 21 percent.
Uber drives celebrate legal win over rideshare company
Uber drivers are celebrating a legal win, after the multi-billion dollar rideshare company failed in its bid to overturn an Employment Court decision on their status. Uber driver Nureddin Abdurahman… Audio
Do we have a 'right to disconnect' in NZ?
Australians have been given the right to ignore the boss after-hours. What about us?
