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Post-Covid monetary policy harder than ever: Economist
Speaking to an economist conference a Reserve Bank Monetary Policy Committee member likened the setting of monetary policy in the post-Covid era to batting on a "sticky" cricket wicket.
Oyster farmers claim Watercare are 'box ticking' after contamination apology
About half an olympic swimming pools worth of wastewater has overflowed into the Mahurangi River. Audio
Evening business for 31 October 2025
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Award winning chef Sid Sahrawat on the future of hospitality
Sid Sahrawat is an award-winning chef behind Cassia and The French Café in Auckland. It's been a big year for Sid. Earlier in the year he hosted a tour to India, and he's already sold out the 2026… Audio
DHL opens massive health logistics warehouse in Auckland
DHL said the warehouse was highly automated, with sophisticated robot pickers that could send small consignments of medicine directly to patients.
SkyCity shareholders vent frustration over casino operator's performance
Chair Julian Cook told shareholders it still had an outstanding regulatory issue to deal with at the Adelaide Casino as they expressed frustrations over poor performance.
Biggest sewage spill yet devastates oyster farms
Ten marine farms have been in a lengthy battle with the Auckland water company to stop sewage overflow contaminating their oyster crops. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 31 October 2025
On today's episode, Oyster farmers are outraged after what is believed to be the biggest Wastewater spill into the Mahurangi River, this year; Fonterra shareholders have voted in support of the sale… Audio
Trump's big concession to Xi is loaded with red flags
Analysis: Trump risks further eroding America's relationship with its key allies while gaining a friendlier relationship with its chief economic adversary. Audio
Fonterra sale won't make difference to consumers - experts
Farmer shareholders have voted in favour of a $4.2 billion sale of the dairy giant's consumer brands, Mainland and Anchor, to a French company.
NZ's largest hotel chain to open 50th lodging
The company says anticipated growth in events-based tourism is behind its increased investment.
Farmers' backing of Fonterra brands' sale carefully considered - chair
A move to sell the Mainland, Kāpiti and Anchor brands to a French firm for $4.2 billion will bring long-term benefits to farmers, the co-op council chair says. Audio
Genesis Energy announces plans for $487 million Waikato solar farm
The planned 271 megawatt farm near Rangiriri is expected to generate enough electricity to power 54,600 homes.
Biggest bank thinks house prices will rise this year after all
ANZ has lowered its house price forecast for this year and now predicts values will lift over the last months of 2025.
'I applied for everything': The new supermarket bringing jobs to a struggling region
When Woolworths held an open day in Nelson looking for new staff, 400 people turned up.
Business confidence rises to 58%
ANZ's monthly sentiment survey showed the headline measure rising to a net 58 percent confidence, the best result since February.