Business
Business News for 23 October 2025
An early morning update from RNZ's business team. Audio
How to get investors to help you buy your first house
Housies claims its model should work better than previous versions that have struggled to get off the ground in NZ.
Giving iconic Kiwi brands a French flavour
Fonterra is concentrating on its core business, and that means executing one of the biggest business transactions this country has ever seen - to the benefit of its farming shareholders.
Is your manager grumpy in mornings?
New research shows not enough quality shut-eye can lead to abusive and unethical behaviour.
Why home loan preapproval may get easier
First-home buyers may get a boost through the summer months, a property research firm says.
Iconic Kiwi brands with a French flavour
Fonterra is concentrating on its core business, and that means executing one of the biggest business transactions this country has ever seen - to the benefit of its farming shareholders. Audio
At breaking point: Budgeting service reports rising financial, emotional distress
Forty percent of the service's new clients are pensioners, whose fixed incomes can't cover rising food and power costs.
GrabOne collapse: Business promises to 'look after the people hurt the most'
The collapse of GrabOne has left many businesses struggling to cover the cost of vouchers that the site sold, but has not paid the retailers for. Audio
The Panel with Patrick Phelps and Verity Johnson, Part 2
In part two, small businesses say the closure of GrabOne will be a huge hit. Then, who doesn't like a good rock? Thousands of collectors will be descending on New Plymouth this weekend for the Rock… Audio
Commerce Commission takes action against ASB
It's in connection to the provision of overdrafts and debt collection overpayments.
Evening business for 22 October 2025
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Grab One leaves businesses struggling to cover costs
The collapse of e-commerce website, Grab One has left many businesses struggling to cover the cost of vouchers that the site sold but hasn't paid the retailers for. Some say they simply can't afford… Audio
The Hunterville locals who bought their pub
A local watering hole that had been run-down and languishing for two years has been brought back to life by a determined group of locals.
Should you take the 18-month fixed rate?
A number of banks are moving to cut their rate - but should you take it?
Why The Food Factory in Stoke is shutting up shop
The Food Factory in Stoke is an initiative that's helped out dozens of small food businesses over the past five years. But now, due to rising costs and less demand, it's shutting up shop. Pic's Peanut… Audio
Climate reporting rules for large businesses to be eased
Banks, credit unions, building societies and insurers would still be required to report.
Midday Business News for 22 October 2025
Midday Business News and market with Jeffrey Halley. Audio
Kiwi game developers focus of latest Labour policy
New Zealand video game developers will have more access to a rebate scheme should Labour win next year's election. Audio
Amid a charity funding squeeze, could payroll giving be the way to go?
Givealittle says more could - and should - be done to capitalise on payroll giving to combat a drop in charitable donations. Audio
Why you might need $1 million to retire in a big city
Some retirees are topping up their Super payments by almost $1000 a week to cover costs.