Business
Business News for 18 March 2026
An early morning update from RNZ's business team. Audio
Global markets are struggling, but Kiwis are used to it
America's war in Iran has hit global markets, but after a tough five years for the New Zealand Stock Exchange, things here may finally be looking up.
Demand for New Zealand cream surges in China
A growing middle class enjoying products like cakes and iced-teas in China is seeing demand for New Zealand cream surge.
The future of the NZX
America's war in Iran has hit global markets, but after a tough five years for the New Zealand Stock Exchange, things here may finally be looking up Audio
Fuel crisis forces gold miner to send two-thirds of workers home
Fuel shortages linked to the Middle East war are forcing a Western Australian gold miner to halt operations and stand down workers.
Evening business for 17 March 2026
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
When the petrol lights come on: How NZ's fuel escalation levels work
The National Fuel Plan has been wheeled out following the oil price crisis, but what does it mean?
Business commentator Victoria Young
As the Iran conflict goes on, Victoria assesses the impact on New Zealand businesses - specifically the national airline. The latest big contruction firm to collapse - and what's next for now… Audio
Market Update for 17 March 2026
The latest market updates and news from RNZ's business team. Audio
Asian supermarket a sign of Auckland’s changing demographics
The imminent arrival of a large Asian supermarket in one Auckland suburb is highlighting the changing demographics of our biggest city. Blockhouse Bay residents learned last year their local… Audio
Petrol at $4 is closer than you might think
Oil prices have already shot up dramatically and it's feasible they'll go even higher, economists say. Audio
Market Update for 17 March 2026
The latest market updates and news from RNZ's business team. Audio
No reason to expect price shock this winter, says Major Electricity Users Group
The group's chair pointed out the country's hydro lakes have more water than normal and there was the strategic stockpile of coal at Huntly. Audio
Evening business for 16 March 2026
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Farmers hit with fuel price increases at 'worst possible time'
Farmers say the skyrocketing price of fuel couldn't have come at a worse possible time. The end of summer marks the beginning of harvest season for arable farmers, a time when they can burn more than… Audio
Big energy users say power prices need to hold steady this winter
A group of big energy consumers says power prices need to hold steady this winter with businesses already shouldering cost increases driven by war in the Middle East. The Major Electricity Users Group… Audio
Winston Peters slams departing Fonterra boss
The NZ First leader has called the dairy giant a "sell-out globalist company".
Here Now: Turning scarcity into abundance!
Since coming to NZ from a small town in Punjab about 20 years ago, Rajni Kumar learnt to navigate both land and language, transforming her property into a thriving business - thanks to her green… Audio
