Business
First glimpse into Auckland's new convention centre
The convention centre had been nearly 17 years in the making.
Chef Al Brown on surviving the restaurant 'silly season'
Al Brown is an restaurateur and businessman, the owner of Auckland stand-outs Depot Oyster Bar and Federal Delicatessen. He joins Emile Donovan to share how to be a good patron this festive season. Audio
What to expect when IKEA finally opens in NZ
With the official opening just days away, here's everything you need to know about what to expect if you're visiting the store or just trying to travel across the city.
Evening business for 1 December 2025
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
IKEA CEO assures there will be no chaos
IKEA New Zealand's CEO says there will be no chaos as the Swedish retailer opens its first 34,000 square metre store in Auckland this week. In 2024 the Ikea was operating in 60 markets, with annual… Audio
Section of Great Taste Cycle Trail set to reopen
The section of trail was closed after flooding and slips earlier in the year caused significant damaged.
20,000 shoppers expected on IKEA opening day
New Zealand's first ever IKEA is set to open in Auckland's Mount Wellington this week, with 15 to 20 thousand people expected to roll through the doors. Staff say the stores are packed with 7,500… Audio
Midday Business News for 1 December 2025
The latest business news including a market report. Audio
New plans for Waiwera Hot Pools
Plans to reopen the abandoned Waiwera Hot Springs in North Auckland will move ahead today - with the team behind the revival lodging resource consents. Waiwera Thermal Springs Property LP director… Audio
Market Update for 1 December 2025
The latest market updates and news from RNZ's business team. Audio
Market Update for 1 December 2025
The latest market updates and news from RNZ's business team. Audio
Business News for 1 December 2025
An early morning update from RNZ's business team. Audio
'Fundamental failures': KiwiRail fined after worker injured in fall
Technician Myles Dyeming was in a coma for days and suffered serious injuries after a preventable fall in 2023.
Kate Williams: From law firm to flower field
Kate Williams did a 180 on her career and she couldn't be happier. She runs her Canterbury flower farm alongside her husband, as a place for the community to come together. Her new book Floral… Audio
Taniwha's Den
A first-of-its-kind indigenous economic summit aimed at bringing together business and investment leaders is taking place today. Audio
Spreading the word about avocados
Tour groups gather under the huge avocado trees belonging to orchardists Tim Rosamond and Michele Ricou to learn about the fruit and how its grown. The IT pros are relatively new growers and see… Audio
Bucking the Black Friday trend
Checkpoint producer Johnny Sutherland Spoke to Lisa Owen about one Kiwi business that doesn't hop on the Black Friday sale bandwagon. Audio
Evening business for 28 November 2025
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
IKEA expected to cause major traffic delays
The gigantic home retail store IKEA throws open its door next week in Mount Wellington, just off the city's southern motorway and a stone's throw from the Sylvia Park Mall. It's anticipated there will… Audio
Parents still waiting to hear from retailers on asbestos sand
Riddled with anxiety, no sleep and no answers, some parents are still waiting to hear back from retailers about asbestos-contaminated children's coloured play sand. During the past two weeks there's… Audio
