Business & Markets

How COVID has changed our spending habits

COVID-19 may have felt like a death sentence for some businesses but it hasn't all been bad news. RNZ's The Detail looks at how consumer spending has changed... Read More

Government extends temporary visas by 6 months

The government is extending temporary work visas by six months for some migrants already onshore, Immigration Minister Iain Lees-Galloway has announced. 'We... Read More

Gap between haves and have-nots widening – survey

The gap between the financial haves and have-nots is widening, according to a new survey. Young people, Māori and Pasifika, and those renting their houses continue... Read More

Tonnes of kiwifruit donated to local communities

One hundred tonnes of locally-grown kiwifruit is being distributed by the industry to food rescue organisations around the country this season. Zespri Chief... Read More

Air NZ agree to put temporary hold on new bookings

Bookings for seats on Air New Zealand flights into New Zealand will be managed in the short term to ensure the Government is able to safely place New Zealanders... Read More

Investors have confidence in NZ economy

More than four out of five investors have confidence in the New Zealand economy and its capital markets. The Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand's... Read More

The business of relaxation in Oropi

Times are tense but one couple is rolling up their sleeves and turning relaxation into a recipe for success. Dave and Renee Agnew have literally got themselves... Read More

Loan scheme extended for a second time

The Small Business Cashflow Loan Scheme is being extended for a second time. The scheme has already been extended once, to July 24, but Revenue and Small Business... Read More

Top hotdog in the NZ Vegan Sausage Awards

Howler Hotdogs has taken out the top hotdog award in the New Zealand Vegan Sausage Awards. The New Zealand Vegan Sausage Awards honour the best in Kiwi plant-based... Read More

ZIWI to shift production from Tauranga to Napier

A pet food company will be closing down three Tauranga sites as it shifts production to Napier. Significant growth in global demand for its natural pet food range... Read More

Rocket Lab confirms loss of rocket this morning

New Zealand-founded company Rocket Lab has lost a rocket during its latest launch off the Mahia Peninsula on the East Coast this morning. Seven satellites from... Read More

Like a spring of water

A church is aiming to be a community hub with a new $5 million building in one of Papamoa's newest suburbs. Golden Sands Baptist is taking a unique approach... Read More