Business
Did you miss the best time to lock in a longer home loan rate?
BNZ has increased some of its longer-term home loan fixed rates.
Evening business for Tuesday 3 February 2026
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Midday Business News from Tuesday 3rd February 2026
The latest news from RNZ's business team. Audio
Retirement villages face reform, and a shake-up for MediaWorks
What does 2026 hold for the retirement village sector with reform expected to be introduced in the middle of the year. Victoria also discusses the sale of MediaWorks owner QMS to Australia's Nine… Audio
Well-known Petone Italian restaurant closes doors after 20 years
The owners of Soprano on Jackson Street are selling up after an "incredibly tough" few years.
Decluttering leads to recycling opportunity for Bay of Islands shops
Post-Covid decluttering is a gift that keeps on giving for small community organisations and businesses.
Morning Market Update for 3 February 2026
The latest market updates and news from RNZ's business team. Audio
Morning Market Update for 3 February 2026
The latest market updates and news from RNZ's business team. Audio
Morning Business News for 3 February 2026
An early morning update from RNZ's business team. Audio
Demand for consumer credit rises
A credit research firm says it reflects an increase in the number of mortgage applications and an elevated number of personal loans.
Evening business for Monday 2 February 2026
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
How will geopolitics impact farm inputs this year?
A new report has alerted geopolitical risks, such as tensions in Iran, could affect prices for key items used on New Zealand farms like fertiliser.
Well-known Wellington takeaway closing after half a century
Rice Bowl Burger Bar has been serving up hot food since the early 1970s.
Australian activewear brand Aroha apologises
The owner of the brand says they have only recently understood how Māori value the word.
Midday Business News for Monday 2 February 2026
The latest news from RNZ's business team. Audio
For pharmacists, industry changes are a hard pill to swallow
As more discount chain pharmacies open, locally owned and operated chemists worry their customers won't get the high level of care that saves trips to GPs and emergency departments.
Pharmacist fears for "the last bastion" of communities
As more and more discount chain pharmacies open, locally owned and operated chemists worry their customers won't get the high level of care that saves trips to GPs, and EDs. Audio