Newstalk ZB is number one again in latest commercial radio survey; The Hits, Hauraki, Flava, Gold and Gold Sport all gain listeners

Newstalk ZB and the Mike Hosking Breakfast continue to dominate New Zealand commercial radio ratings.Hosking has the biggest breakfast audience across the country with more than twice the audience share of its nearest competitor,... Source: NZ Herald Business News

By | September 22nd, 2022|Business|0 Comments

Kiwi startup Ocean Flyer's electric seaglider dream a step closer after successful test flight in US

A local firm's dream of operating a fleet of all-electric "seagliders" around New Zealand is a step closer after a successful test flight in the US.Regent, a Boston-based startup backed by billionaires Mark Cuban and Peter Thiel,... Source: NZ Herald Business News

By | September 21st, 2022|Business|0 Comments

Climate change: Forum weighs need for action alongside business opportunities

By Hamish Cardwell of RNZ A sold-out climate and business conference in Auckland has heard fears for the future expressed alongside optimism for business opportunities.More than 500 people packed the Aotea Centre, with extras... Source: NZ Herald Business News

By | September 21st, 2022|Business|0 Comments

Life insurance payouts to wronged customers climb to $43 million in four years

Nearly half a million life insurance customers have been paid out $43 million in remediation since 2018 for poorly sold products, the financial markets regulator says.And firms are expected to report more problems as they continue... Source: NZ Herald Business News

By | September 21st, 2022|Business|0 Comments

Shaking and stirred: iPhone 14 Pro camera not behaving with TikTok – but Apple says fix on the way

Overall, I'm very impressed by Apple's latest handsets. I'm currently trialling an iPhone 14 Pro Max, that has a lot to like on the usability, safety and photography fronts.But when I went to scan a QR code to hire a Beam e-scooter,... Source: NZ Herald Business News

By | September 21st, 2022|Business|0 Comments

Air New Zealand forecasts first half profit on strong travel demand

Air New Zealand is forecasting a profit for the first half of the year on strong demand and sales.The airline said it expects pre-tax earnings for the first half of the 2023 financial year to be in the range of $200 million to $275m.It... Source: NZ Herald Business News

By | September 21st, 2022|Business|0 Comments

Prices up across the board in latest Global Dairy Trade auction

The gamble to drop 1000MT of whole milk powder (WMP) out of last night's Global Dairy Trade auction has paid off for dairy giant Fonterra.Prices across the board rose 2.0 per cent, led by a 3.7 per cent gain in WMP, which averaged... Source: NZ Herald Business News

By | September 20th, 2022|Business|0 Comments

Continuous Disclosure: Central banks won't walk all the talk

Central banks will keep hiking interest rates, but won't follow through on all their tough talk.This is the view of Fisher Funds' chief investment officer Ashley Gardyne, who is among a group of economic observers who believe the... Source: NZ Herald Business News

By | September 20th, 2022|Business|0 Comments

Bank profits dip slightly but remain near record levels

Bank profits dipped slightly in the past quarter but are yet to feel much impact from the economic slowdown.Banks collectively made $1.728 billion in the three months to June 30 - just shy of the $1.744b record set in the March... Source: NZ Herald Business News

By | September 20th, 2022|Business|0 Comments

Gib shortage: Delivery workers strike for better pay

By Amy Williams of RNZ Workers who deliver hundreds of tonnes of Gib to building sites across Auckland each day are striking for better pay.About 40 truck drivers and labourers are picketing outside the Penrose base of the delivery... Source: NZ Herald Business News

By | September 20th, 2022|Business|0 Comments