Business
Why investors might feel changing LVR restrictions the most
One property expert says it's likely to be investors rather than first-home buyers who feel the change as loan-to-value restrictions ease next month.
Chris Bishop wants more concerts at Eden Park
RMA Minister Chris Bishop wants to more than double the number of concerts at Eden Park each year. Brent Eccles, founder of Eccles Entertainment spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Company researching forestry road safety after trucker's death
Greg Stevens' death in May 2023 has led to a laser focus on the state of old forestry roads, to enable checks before they're used.
Tech exporters generate $20 billion in revenue
About 200 top companies have increased revenue by 9.9 percent on the previous year.
Businesses urged to prepare for free trade deal with India
Indian trade chief Piyush Goyal, who's in Auckland for a business summit, is the first commerce minister from the South Asian nation to visit New Zealand in 18 years.
PM confident trade deal with India will be reached
India's trade minister Piyush Goyal is in New Zealand this week for more talks.
Evening business for 5 November 2025
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Huge petrol station planned for some of NZ's most fertile land
The build would include a truck stop, retail service area, cafe and fruit shop facilities.
Kiwi fashion designers want more recognition from govt
New Zealand fashion designers want politicians to recognise the importance of the industry. Mindful Fashion Board Chair and designer Juliette Hogan spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Unemployment rises again to near nine-year high
Unemployment edged up to a near nine-year high as businesses halted hiring, but slack in the jobs market increased, and wage growth slowed further. Gyles Beckford spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Reserve Bank warns risks remain high due to global uncertainty
Governor Christian Hawkesby also said underperformance in parts of the New Zealand economy had created challenging conditions for households and businesses.
Keys handed over for International Convention Centre
SkyCity finally has the keys to the long-delayed International Convention Centre in Auckland. General Manager of NZICC, Prue Daly spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Flights costing Kiwis as much as $3 per km
Short-hop domestic flights are costing New Zealanders as much as 3 dollars a kilometre if they are booked shortly before travel - and that has prompted calls for change. RNZ's money correspondent… Audio
Kiwisaver funds being lent to high alert countries
New research shows half a billion dollars of New Zealanders' money in KiwiSaver and other retail investments has been lent to countries on 'high alert' for human rights violations. The paper written… Audio
Employment affecting relationships between migrants and locals
Employment advocates say the Government is "driving a wedge" between migrant workers and local communities by urging domestic businesses to prioritise New Zealanders. RNZ Asia's Chen Liu reports. Audio
Tough times for Ruapehu District with business closures
Times have been tough for the Ruapehu District with the closure of two forestry mills and the mothballing of the Chateau Tongariro. Penny Miles reports. Audio
