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Mining sector says rejection of Taranaki seabed plan 'embarrassing'
A group representing the mining sector insists the decision rejecting the Taranaki seabed mining proposal is not final.
Amazon shares plunge as AI costs climb
Amazon's stock slid more than 11 percent after the tech giant flagged eye-watering AI and infrastructure costs despite strong earnings.
Second-hand Holden sold despite evidence of front-on collision
Karen Tilyard is relieved to have got her $32,000 back for the V8 Holden Commodore she bought from an Auckland second-hand dealer last year.
Bitcoin plummets, worth half what it was four months ago
"It's clear the crypto market is now in full capitulation mode," one analyst said.
Taranaki seabed mining declined by fast track panel
In a draft decision, the panel found there would be a credible risk of harm to marine life.
Evening business for 5 February 2026
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Treaty concerns push out Cromwell mine decision to October
Kā Rūnaka has signalled that granting Santana approvals for the controversial mine could be in breach of Treaty settlements.
The sector with 17,000 more full-time jobs
Unemployment has hit its highest level in a decade, but beneath the headline numbers some sectors are faring much better than others.
'Bloodbath' as Washington Post begins widespread layoffs
The cuts will drastically shrink the size of the storied newspaper, affecting all departments, after hundreds of thousands of subscribers quit.
Auckland unemployment rate remains higher than rest of NZ
Auckland's unemployment rate remains higher than the rest of the country, according to numbers released yesterday. Alan McDonald, Head of Advocacy at the EMA spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
The Warehouse to cut 270 head office jobs in restructure
The company's chief says its cost base is unsustainable.
Evening business for Wednesday 4th February 2026
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Lyttelton Port posts record half-year profit
That's thanks to growth in bulk imports and exports.
Why has wine gone out of flavour for many of us?
Vineyards around the country are approaching harvest time, and while it is still too early to tell how the vintage will go, if it's anything like last year's, thousands of tons of grapes could be left… Audio
Midday Business News for Wednesday 4th February 2026
The latest news from RNZ's business team. Audio
Synlait’s comeback delayed as costs stay high
The dairy company is forecasting a hefty half-year loss as its recovery takes longer than hoped.
New high-tech manufacturing plant opens in Canterbury
Enatel's new 8000 square metre factory is situated by Christchurch Airport.
The reality of Mount businesses after fatal landslide
Mount Mainstreet manager Jay Banner told Morning Report local businesses have taken a significant financial hit. Audio