Newsroom Countdown says customers moving to plant-based proteins Countdown is reporting a surge in consumer demand for alternative proteins. 3 hours ago RNZ
Newsroom Fisher and Paykel lifts profit outlook Fisher & Paykel Healthcare (F&P) has upgraded its full year guidance again after gaining the right to sell its new full face mask in the United States. 6 hours ago RNZ
Podcast: Two Cents' Worth How technology is changing our towns Could an online bra-fitting service be the final death knell for bricks and knell stores? 18 hours ago RNZ
Newsroom Shark cage diving business gets boost from court ruling A business in Bluff which brings tourists up close and personal with great white sharks has got a new lease of life after the Supreme Court ruled cage diving is not an offence. Oct 11 2019 RNZ
Corporate US Walmart’s Kiwi chief moving to Air NZ Air New Zealand has named the current head of major retail chain Walmart’s US operations as its new chief executive. Oct 11 2019 RNZ
Newsroom Restaurant meals, takeaways drive up food prices The increase has been driven by a 3.3 percent rise in restaurant meals and ready-to-eat food prices, as well as a rise in meat. Takeaway pizza, for example, rose by 5.8 percent. Oct 10 2019 RNZ
Newsroom Spark Sport wins broadcast rights to NZ Cricket fixtures Spark Sport says it has won the broadcast rights to NZ Cricket fixtures from April 2020 with TVNZ as its free-to-air partner. Oct 10 2019 RNZ
Newsroom Downsides to passive investment A fund manager is warning investors that a growing number of popular low-fee passive funds may not be worth it in the the long run. Oct 10 2019 RNZ
Newsroom KiwiSaver providers’ $480m fees under FMA scrutiny KiwiSaver providers will have to justify the swelling size of the fees they charge investors, as the financial regulator cracks down. Oct 10 2019 RNZ
Economy Fund manager warns of downsides to passive investment A fund manager is warning investors that a growing number of popular low-fee passive funds may not be worth it in the the long run. Oct 09 2019 RNZ
Newsroom Countdown to introduce quiet hours at stores Countdown supermarkets will start offering a low-sensory quiet hour every week at all of its stores starting later this month. Oct 09 2019 RNZ
Newsroom Imperial Homes charged buyers $52k more Buyers were charged up to $52,000 more than the affordable housing limit by the Auckland company accused of making them pay extra for driveways and basic landscaping. Oct 09 2019 RNZ
Economy Bridges: Surplus is at the expense of New Zealanders National Party leader Simon Bridges says the government’s $7.5 billion surplus is a sign that it’s overtaxing New Zealanders. Oct 09 2019 RNZ
Corporate ANZ Australia to take a financial hit The Australian parent of ANZ bank will take a big financial hit after increasing the amount it has to refund to customers. Oct 08 2019 RNZ
Corporate Mercury CEO Fraser Whineray to join Fonterra The chief executive of the listed power company Mercury is leaving to take up a senior position at Fonterra. Oct 08 2019 RNZ
Newsroom Air NZ plan for Auckland Airport carpark flops Plans to build a multi-level carpark for Air New Zealand’s customers near Auckland International Airport has hit a roadblock. Oct 08 2019 RNZ
Primary Industries Vege prices could rise 60% by 2043 Horticulture New Zealand is warning vegetable prices could increase by nearly 60 percent by 2043 Oct 07 2019 RNZ
Newsroom Companies still using liquidation to avoid liabilities An employment law advocate says companies are still deliberately going into liquidation to avoid liabilities to their employees. Oct 07 2019 RNZ
Newsroom Shareholders revolt after director pay rise floated A small investor lobby group is leading a move against a pay rise for the directors of the pharmaceutical and animal goods company Ebos Group because of unfair treatment to shareholders. Oct 07 2019 RNZ
Newsroom Key may have to relinquish banking role Former Prime Minister Sir John Key could be forced to stand down from one of his banking roles because of a potential conflict of interest. Oct 04 2019 RNZ
