Business
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
Pain at the Pump: The latest on petrol prices
We're starting the show talking about petrol because right now Finance Minister Nicola Willis is holding a press conference to discuss the latest petrol stocks and what the Government will do should… Audio
Retail NZ CEO discusses effect of Middle East conflict
Iran is vowing to keep the state Strait of Hormuz closed as it fights back against Operation Epic Fury. That choke point in oil supply is driving costs up across the world and it's not only fuel… Audio
New gift card rules a headache for small businesses - Retail NZ
A retailing industry group says the new rules will cause compliance headaches and put debt pressure on businesses. Audio
Market Update for 16 March 2026
The latest market updates and news from RNZ's business team. Audio
New rules for gift cards come into place
Gift cards sold from today must last at least three years, or clearly show they don't expire. Commerce Commission Principal Compliance Advisor Grant MacIntosh spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Market Update for 16 March 2026
The latest market updates and news from RNZ's business team. Audio
Barcode standards organisation supports digital labelling trial
The organisation behind the barcode standards used by retailers worldwide, says digital labelling will give people more information about products. However, Consumer NZ has warned key health… Audio
Programme aims to get business ideas up and running
Young people in Horowhenua with business ideas are gathering this morning for a programme aimed at helping them start their own ventures or get into work. Horowhenua Mayor Bernie Wanden spoke to… Audio
