Business
A chatbot that chooses groceries? Woolworths' new AI push
Analysis: Woolworths' AI chatbot will soon plan meals and build shopping baskets, raising questions about who really makes decisions at checkout.
Tauranga businesses grappling with increase in homeless
Tauranga retailers say more homeless has meant more aggressiveness and damage, with staff at one store facing daily urine clean-ups.
Meet the new emperor of Star Wars
Dave Filoni, the creative force behind hit streaming TV series The Mandalorian, has been named president of Walt Disney-owned Lucasfilm.
Traffic jams as planned carpark closure clashes with closing down sale
The closed areas at Queensgate Mall in Lower Hutt prompted questions and speculation online.
Manufacturing activity hits four-year high
Manufacturing activity leapt higher in December to its best reading in four-years, reinforcing expectations of a continued economic recovery.
Two-star Michelin restaurant handed one-star hygiene rating
A British restaurant with two Michelin stars has been given a one-star hygiene rating after food standards inspectors visited the premises in November.
EB Games heaving with crowds as gamers snatch final deals
Huge lines formed outside EB Games stores after it was announced all NZ shops would close at the end of the month.
Food brain behind Ada launches new offering
Fran Mazza and her husband Aaron Carson are the masterminds behind award-winning Grey Lynn restaurant Ada. They also established the iconic Winona Forever in Parnell, Barbarinos in Avondale and Sugar… Audio
Market Update for 15 January 2026
The latest market updates and news from RNZ's business team. Audio
Watch: Goat's headbutt frenzy causes thousands in damages
The goat destroyed the Cobar business' office front door and two panels.
Gold, silver sellers scramble to keep up with demand
Visitors to The Gold Exchange are buying 50 silver coins at a time, and orders for gold are running hot, even as prices continue to rise.
All EB Games stores in NZ to close at end of month
It is uncertain how many jobs would be lost, and the letter to NZ employees did not mention anything about the future of the Australian stores.
No upper limit on new fines for power companies, minister says
Tougher fines are on the way for electricity providers and retailers that breach the rules. Audio
Australia vs NZ: Who's doing retirement income better?
Australians probably get a better deal out of their superannuation savings than New Zealanders do from KiwiSaver, but New Zealand's pension comes into its own.