Business
Early Business News for 29 July 2025
Latest news from Radio New Zealand's business team. Audio
Surcharges for PayWave to be banned
"Shoppers will no longer be penalised for their choice of payment method, whether that's tapping, swiping or using their phone's digital wallet," Commerce Minister Scott Simpson says. Audio
Climate activists target Stockton again
Protesters have climbed into a coal bucket on the rope way at Stockton Mine again to protest Bathurst Resources Ltd's fast-track application to extend its mining operations.
Evening business for 28 July 2025
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Making garments in NZ getting harder
For the fashion industry of Aotearoa simply making a garment is getting harder. Fashion writer Emma Gleeson spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Fabric, zips, buttons are harder to get - what will designers do?
"Finding the people and processes we need locally is getting more difficult."
Early Business News for 28 July 2025
Latest news from Radio New Zealand's business team. Audio
Le debt: Two more claim they are owed by French bakery duo
A software engineer and a Latin band join the queue of people owed money by the bakery owners who fled the country.
Strip clubs forced to remove posts about women in employment dispute
But the judge did not reveal any detail of what was in the posts.
Mayor pleased with Mt Ruapehu ski season under new operators
The mayor is happy with how this year's ski season is shaping up under new operators.
Taranaki mayors push for govt hydrogen help
Local leaders say Taranaki is the ideal home for a future hydrogen industry, if central government comes to the table. Audio
Giving autistic jobseekers a chance
Stats across Australia and New Zealand reveal that autistic people are being left behind in the workplace - either not being used to their full capacity or simply struggling to be hired at all. Audio
Economic recovery: a tale of two islands
A new report out this morning from Kiwibank shows a widening gap between the North and South Islands. Audio
Trump says US will sell 'so much' beef to Australia
Australia has relaxed curbs on US beef imports, but Canberra says its decision isn't related to trade talks.
Evening business for 25 July 2025
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
