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Business News for 21 July 2025
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Early Business News for 21 July 2025
A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio
More staff back in offices, many hospo outlets still struggle
We're spending more time in the office than this time last year, but businesses who rely on office workers returning to the CBD are still struggling - Ke Xin Li reports. Audio
IKEA cagey about opening date for first NZ store this year
The Swedish furniture giant has already employed 85 of the 500 staff it needs in Auckland.
Will Working for Families changes leave people worse off?
The government's mulling over a quarterly assessment of eligibility to help avoid families getting into debt.
Trump says 'Kimmel is next' after Colbert show cancelled
The US President says he's delighted by the decision to fire Stephen Colbert.
What's the cheapest way to heat your home?
The cost of heating your home makes up about a third of what you pay for power each month.
'It's on in the Tron': All Blacks talk up Hamilton before tonight's France test
France snubbed Hamilton in their build-up, but the home team have been warmly received.
Is an inheritance relationship property - Ask Susan
RNZ money correspondent Susan Edmunds answers your questions.
ASB rejects offer to settle class action lawsuit for more than $300m
It follows in the footsteps of ANZ, which speedily rejected the settlement offer as a 'stunt'.
'I'm giving them a road map to end binge eating for good'
A Christchurch entrepreneur who is on a mission to help women end binge eating has won mentorship from a Dragon's Den investor, and $100,000. Audio
Wool meets rugby: Norsewear open letter sparks talks with NZ Rugby
After a social media jab at All Blacks' synthetic beanies, Norsewear is talking partnerships with NZ Rugby to bring Kiwi wool to Kiwi rugby fans. Audio
Sand mine approved near Hokitika
The Westland Mineral Sands site will be about eight kilometres from the town and cover 112 hectares.
Evening business for Friday 18 July 2025
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
LIC posts $30.6m profit as farmers invest in herd genetics
A booming rural economy and renewed farmer spending helped boost LIC's profits fourfold over the previous year. Audio
Rise in insurance complaints linked to cost-of-living crisis
People paying higher premiums for insurance may be expecting more from their policies in return and being disappointed when they don't get it.
IRD nets 'zapper' tax cheat in first of its kind conviction
Gurwinder Singh is the first Kiwi sentenced for using illegal sales suppression tools to avoid paying $200,000 in taxes.
Netflix profits surge off ads, higher subscription prices
Profit spiked as the streaming giant benefited from subscription price increases and a growing advertising business.
Markets Update for 18 July 2025
A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio