Business
Class action lawsuit filed against Transpower and its contractor
It follows the toppling of a power pylon in mid-2024 that cut power to the entire Northland region.
Market Update for 27 November 2025
The latest market updates and news from RNZ's business team. Audio
Retailers want government to soften stance on card surcharge ban
The government plans to ban surcharges on in-store card payments, like Paywave, by May next year. Audio
Market Update for 27 November 2025
The latest market updates and news from RNZ's business team. Audio
Businesses propose surcharge cap instead of ban
Businesses are proposing a surcharge cap after failing to convince the government to drop the proposed ban on card payments in-store, such as payWave. Auckland Business Chamber chief executive Simon… Audio
Business News for 27 November 2025
An early morning update from RNZ's business team. Audio
The fierce battle over mining on Denniston Plateau
It's long been mining country, but a proposed expansion of coal mining operations - and the backlash - leaves the region's economy and ecology uncertain.
Hamilton company to supply virtual reality training to UK defence contractor
The deal is in line with the government's push to develop a local defence export industry.
The fierce battle over mining on Denniston Plateau
The West Coast has long been mining country, but a proposed expansion of coal mining operations - and the backlash - leaves the region's economy and ecology uncertain Audio
Drone development faces less red tape
The new rules will "provide clearer pathways for the sector to test, trial, and grow", says Space Minister Judith Collins.
Evening business for 26 November 2025
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Tradie creates flourishing garden in company carpark
It started as a tiny seed of an idea, but it has grown into a flourishing vege garden, in an unlikely spot; a concrete company carpark in Kerikeri. Now that carpark is feeding a bunch of families in… Audio
Midday Business News for 26 November 2025
The latest news from RNZ's business team. Audio
Market Update for 26 November 2025
The latest market updates and news from RNZ's business team. Audio
Market Update for 26 November 2025
The latest market updates and news from RNZ's business team. Audio
Business News for 26 November 2025
An early morning update from RNZ's business team. Audio
Lower payout for dairy farmers despite record production
Milk production hit historic levels last month, but high global supply has seen Fonterra lower its forecast farmgate milk price - which one analyst says will disincentivise production.
AI and Google searches: How the changes are affecting NZers
AI is changing the way we find businesses on the internet - Ke-xin Li takes a look at how things are changing. Audio
Evening business for 25 November 2025
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Wellington milliner with 150-year legacy unveils new space amid turbulent times
Hills Hats has crafted the headwear that defines famous artists and frontline services.
