Business
SkyCity shareholders vent frustration over casino operator's performance
Chair Julian Cook told shareholders it still had an outstanding regulatory issue to deal with at the Adelaide Casino as they expressed frustrations over poor performance.
Biggest sewage spill yet devastates oyster farms
Ten marine farms have been in a lengthy battle with the Auckland water company to stop sewage overflow contaminating their oyster crops. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 31 October 2025
On today's episode, Oyster farmers are outraged after what is believed to be the biggest Wastewater spill into the Mahurangi River, this year; Fonterra shareholders have voted in support of the sale… Audio
Trump's big concession to Xi is loaded with red flags
Analysis: Trump risks further eroding America's relationship with its key allies while gaining a friendlier relationship with its chief economic adversary. Audio
Fonterra sale won't make difference to consumers - experts
Farmer shareholders have voted in favour of a $4.2 billion sale of the dairy giant's consumer brands, Mainland and Anchor, to a French company.
NZ's largest hotel chain to open 50th lodging
The company says anticipated growth in events-based tourism is behind its increased investment.
Farmers' backing of Fonterra brands' sale carefully considered - chair
A move to sell the Mainland, Kāpiti and Anchor brands to a French firm for $4.2 billion will bring long-term benefits to farmers, the co-op council chair says. Audio
Genesis Energy announces plans for $487 million Waikato solar farm
The planned 271 megawatt farm near Rangiriri is expected to generate enough electricity to power 54,600 homes.
Biggest bank thinks house prices will rise this year after all
ANZ has lowered its house price forecast for this year and now predicts values will lift over the last months of 2025.
'I applied for everything': The new supermarket bringing jobs to a struggling region
When Woolworths held an open day in Nelson looking for new staff, 400 people turned up.
Business confidence rises to 58%
ANZ's monthly sentiment survey showed the headline measure rising to a net 58 percent confidence, the best result since February.
Sunscreen maker in Aussie recalls blocked by US regulator for years
Wild Child Laboratories was flagged by the FDA multiple times in recent years for breaching manufacturing standards.
Fonterra farmers vote yes on massive brand sell-off
Fonterra's farmer shareholders have voted overwhelmingly in favour of the sale of the brands like Mainland and Anchor to a French company. Rabobank dairy analyst Emma Higgins spoke to Tuwhenuaroa… Audio
The retail membership schemes with no rewards
A growing number of shops ask customers for their phone numbers or email addresses when shopping in-store.
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 30 October 2025
Christopher Luxon says his meeting with Donald Trump was an opportunity to build rapport with the president, and he invited him to New Zealand to play golf; Medsafe has received almost 150 complaints… Audio
Small business: Sales show slight rise but jobs down
It's the first rise in more than two years with new data showing the major South Island cities outperforming the North Island's.