Business
SPCA in search of homes for cats housed in crumbling shelter
Tomorrow is Caturday at a south Auckland animal shelter, where a bumper crop of kittens are in desperate need of forever homes. The SPCA has more than 30 kittens available for adoption at its Mangere… Audio
Evening business for 13 February 2026
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Biggest bank makes low-deposit property investment easier
New Zealand's biggest bank is opening the doors to low-deposit lending for property investors.
Something to celebrate: A story of small business success
Here on Afternoons, we like to focus on solutions and happy news stories, so with that in mind, we're heading to Wellington now for a rare bit of good small business news. Today Wheel Works - a… Audio
Morning market update
The latest market updates and news from RNZ's business team. Audio
Single mum 'repaying $8 a fortnight' after insurance confusion
Customers are being caught out by large changes in the valuation of their vehicles.
Morning markets update
The latest market updates and news from RNZ's business team. Audio
New Zealanders in the UK proving Kiwi businesses can thrive overseas
Ash Hornell always wanted to start her own hairdressing business, but thought that would happen in New Zealand.
Vape stores within stores allowing retailers to get around flavour restrictions
A new study has found these vape shops which could be within places like dairies or service stations are far more common in low socio-economic areas.
AI researchers sounding alarm on way out the door
Analysis: In just the past few days, a number of high-profile AI staffers have decided to call it quits.
Mount business owner's fears with revenue down 50%
The owner of a Mount Maunganui pizzeria which has only just reopened after the deadly Mauao landslide says revenue is half what it would usually be in summer. Audio
Evening business for 12 February 2026
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Mt Maunganui businesses facing quiet conditions
Some Mount Maunganui businesses are facing the equivalent of winter trading conditions in the middle of summer after the deadly landslip and the closure of the campground and hot pools, according to… Audio
Cost of living driving love for second-hand sales
Cashing up clutter is becoming a national obsession. But there's still billions of dollars' worth of pre-loved goods lying idle in homes around Aotearoa according to a new report on the so-called… Audio
Solving the World's Problems: Spotlight on Small Businesses
Holly Bennett, the founder of Awhi Group, joins Jesse to talk about small businesses and why they become front and centre in an election year. Audio
Australian label AROHA changes name after backlash
"This isn't a rebrand. It's a reflection of who we are now," the brand said, announcing their new name this week.
'Event, cleanup, event, cleanup': Businesses want long-term solutions
The region is becoming less attractive for future investors due to a lack of certainty and resilience, a Gisborne business leader says. Audio
