Business
Why single people are feeling the financial crunch
Single older people are bearing the brunt of rising prices, and women may be particularly hard hit.
Interest rate hikes 'could happen as soon as May'
Inflation data for the December quarter came in stronger than expected, prompting questions about whether interest rates might have to start to rise again earlier than expected.
Evening business for 27 January 2026
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 28 January 2026
Political reporter Russell Palmer spoke to Guyon Espiner as the political year gets underway in Wellington; Waikato University Professor Al Gillespie spoke to Guyon Espiner following comments from… Audio
Midday Business news for 27 January 2026
The latest news from RNZ's business team. Audio
Will 'free gift' disappointment hurt Mecca?
It's been reported Mecca was apologising to customers after selling products up to a decade old.
Business commentator Hamish McNicol
As a big year for capital markets kicks off, Hamish discusses a potential Rakon takeover, while there are some big potential IPOs on the way. Retail numbers dropped off in December and as inflation… Audio
Are these NZ's least-generous savings accounts?
A survey shows the main banks have a number of products that offer very little return. Audio
Market update for 27 January 2026
The latest market updates and news from RNZ's business team. Audio
Latest business news for 26 January 2026
The latest market updates and news from RNZ's business team. Audio
Early business chat for 27 January 2026
An early morning update from RNZ's business team. Audio
Storms, forestry slash: Where does legal responsibility lie?
Extreme weather may be the trigger for deadly and devastating slash, but the lines on who is responsible for prevention and clean-up are blurred.
Slash, storms and the fight over responsibility
Extreme weather may be the trigger for deadly and devastating slash, but the lines on who is responsible for prevention and clean-up are blurred. Audio
Evening business for 26 January 2026
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
'End of the road': Wellington café to shut its doors after 12 years
Spruce Goose, located near Wellington Airport, said in a post on social media it had been unable to secure a new lease.
Why a couple of sheep farmers in Mosgiel won an award in Wales
Right we're off to Mosgiel to talk to retired farmer Geoff Neilson. You see, Geoff and his wife Ailsa are the recipients of a new award from six major Welsh farming organisations. Since the 1970s… Audio
Bitcoin costs more to mine than it's worth as prices fall
The high cost of energy to produce a single Bitcoin in New Zealand seems to make little financial sense as the cryptocurrency's price slips to about $147,000.
Midday Business news for 26 January 2026
The latest news from RNZ's business team. Audio
Latest business news update
The latest market updates and news from RNZ's business team. Audio