Business · 10 hrs ago
Auckland Residents Rage Over Secret Telco Tower Locations
Aucklanders are angry that the Telecommunications Forum will not reveal where new towers are being installed, fearing sabotage and a loss of signal control.
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Business · 1 day ago
David Jones stays open under receivership as rent talks stall
David Jones has been placed under receivership but will continue trading while a business review is conducted, after negotiations with its landlord over rent broke down.
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Business · 3 days ago
Dairy Herds Reach Peak Efficiency as Cows Embrace Science
New Zealand’s dairy sector has hit a record high, with milksolids up 4.5%, artificial breeding at a three‑decade peak, and beef‑on‑dairy sales up 25%. The industry’s new focus on data‑driven breeding has turn…
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Business · 5 days ago
KiwiSaver Can't Cover Hip Operations: The Policy That Keeps Your Bones Safe
RNZ money correspondent Susan Edmunds explains that KiwiSaver is strictly a retirement savings vehicle and cannot be used to pay for hip operations or other medical procedures, leaving patients to look to other funding s…
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Business · 6 days ago
Milford’s Golden Run Comes to an End: KiwiSaver’s Tech Titan Tumbles
Milford, the long‑standing top performer in KiwiSaver tech portfolios, fell from first place after a decade, as new data shows a rival’s surge. The change comes amid a market that feels like a roller‑coaster, with…
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Business · 6 days ago
Bathurst Resources Resubmits Denniston Plateau Mining Application After EPA Rejection
Bathurst Resources has re‑filed its mining application for the Denniston Plateau, addressing the concerns raised by the EPA that led to the original fast‑track rejection.
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Business · 29 October 2026
Diesel Prices Soar, Construction Costs Stay Flat
Despite a sharp rise in diesel prices, construction cost indices remain unchanged, prompting industry advisers to urge builders to budget for potential cost fluctuations.
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Business · 26 October 2026
Air New Zealand’s First International Touch‑Down at Sydney’s New Airport Leaves Everyone Wondering Who Got the First Parking Spot
Air New Zealand became the first international carrier to land at Sydney’s newly opened airport, kicking off a new Auckland‑to‑Western Sydney service and prompting analysts to wonder if the timing is a strategic…
Read more…Business · 25 October 2026
Pension Paradox: Why Kiwi Workers Are Still Waiting to Pay Their Own Retirement
RNZ’s money correspondent Susan Edmunds explains why many New Zealanders treat KiwiSaver as a voluntary hobby and keep hoping the government will pick up the tab, leaving the pension system under strain.
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