Business
Midday Business News for Monday 16 February
The latest news from RNZ's business team. Audio
Freightways sees first half profit lift as economy turns around
The company is seen as a bellwether stock, and owns brands including NZ Couriers, Post Haste, Big Chill Distribution and TIMG.
A2 Milk posts net profit of over $112 million for six months to December
The infant formula maker showed a solid lift in first half profit on the back of double digit growth in sales allowing an increase in dividend.
Contact Energy made a first half net profit of $205 million
Contact Energy's half-year profit is up 44 percent, despite a 5 percent dip in revenue.
Hopes reporting season will show economic turnaround
There are high hopes that earnings will start to reflect the turnaround in the economy.
Consumer's Jon Duffy on dodgy Uber behaviour
Consumer's Jon Duffy discusses what you can do if an Uber driver leaves you stranded. Audio
Can my stepchildren force me to sell my home - Ask Susan
RNZ's Susan Edmunds answers your questions.
SPCA in search of homes for cats housed in crumbling shelter
Tomorrow is Caturday at a south Auckland animal shelter, where a bumper crop of kittens are in desperate need of forever homes. The SPCA has more than 30 kittens available for adoption at its Mangere… Audio
Evening business for 13 February 2026
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Biggest bank makes low-deposit property investment easier
New Zealand's biggest bank is opening the doors to low-deposit lending for property investors.
Something to celebrate: A story of small business success
Here on Afternoons, we like to focus on solutions and happy news stories, so with that in mind, we're heading to Wellington now for a rare bit of good small business news. Today Wheel Works - a… Audio
Morning market update
The latest market updates and news from RNZ's business team. Audio
Single mum 'repaying $8 a fortnight' after insurance confusion
Customers are being caught out by large changes in the valuation of their vehicles.
Morning markets update
The latest market updates and news from RNZ's business team. Audio
New Zealanders in the UK proving Kiwi businesses can thrive overseas
Ash Hornell always wanted to start her own hairdressing business, but thought that would happen in New Zealand.
Vape stores within stores allowing retailers to get around flavour restrictions
A new study has found these vape shops which could be within places like dairies or service stations are far more common in low socio-economic areas.
AI researchers sounding alarm on way out the door
Analysis: In just the past few days, a number of high-profile AI staffers have decided to call it quits.
