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Business News for 5 August 2025
Latest news from Radio New Zealand's business team. Audio
'Highly polluting': Shein slapped with 1 million euro fine
The China-founded fast fashion online retailer was found to have mislead customers on the environmental impact of its products by an Italian regulator.
Evening business for 4 August 2025
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Unemployment rate expected to hit nine-year high
Unemployment is set to hit its highest level in nearly nine years, as the lagging effects of last year's recession and the sluggish recovery hit hiring and wages.
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 4th August 2025
In today's episode, an Auckland school principal is describing the scrapping of NCEA as more window dressing than radical overhaul. Level One will be replaced with foundation literacy and numeracy… Audio
Trump trade tariff decision came 'blunt and late' - Luxon
It comes as top diplomat Vangelis Vitalis heads to Washington in the wake of the decision to impose 15 percent tariffs on New Zealand. Audio
Tourism Holdings rejects Australian takeover bid
Campervan firm Tourism Holdings has rejected what it is calling an opportunistic takeover offer for the company.
Billions shifted from big banks to boutique operators in KiwiSaver shakeup
Over 160,000 investors switched KiwiSaver providers last year, with major banks losing ground to high-performing independents. Audio
NZ businesses hit by US tariff
New Zealand businesses are reacting with deep disappointment to the announcement of the 15 per cent Trump tariff on goods exported to the U.S. The New Zealand International Business Forum director… Audio
Eastbourne fruit shop closing
A family who has run Eastbourne Fruit Supply for 65 years are paying tribute to their customers' loyalty, as they work out their final months before moving on. Shoppers say it is a beloved cornerstone… Audio
Sick? Where to get a medical certificate
Reporter Ke-Xin Li takes a look around the rules for medical certificates and sick notes. Audio
Mediawatch: MEX folds after 160 years
After 160 years in print, the Marlborough Express rolled off the presses for the final time last week. Mediawatch investigates if it's a change that's been coming - and could be coming for other local… Audio
Tesla ordered to pay $414m over fatal Autopilot crash
A Florida jury has potentially opening the floodgates for more lawsuits over its driver-assist technology.
Can a partner claim part of my house if we never lived together? - Ask Susan
RNZ's money correspondent answers your questions.
The psychology used to get you into a supermarket
It doesn't matter if it's health messages or supermarket campaigns, consumers are having their behavioural buttons pushed in expert ways.
Pushing our buttons to loosen our wallets
It doesn't matter if it's health messages or supermarket campaigns, consumers are having their behavioural buttons pushed in expert ways. Audio
